Tropic Gold - ‘A Place Called Euphoria’
Tropic Gold drops their latest single ‘A Place Called Euphoria’ - a powerful track drenched from head to toe in punchy melodies.
Tropic Gold is a band that thrives on atmospheric soundscapes, drawing inspiration from themes of escapism, love, and self-discovery. ‘A Place Called Euphoria’ doesn’t miss and successfully showcases their signature sound with a ramped-up sense of severity.
From the moment the siren-like notes come into focus, it already feels intensely haunting. The robotic vocals create a bold structure and other-worldly sound. Chanting lyrics ‘I wake / I eat / It’s time / To sleep’ provide an existentially cyclical tone to the single – something that would fit perfectly into a zombie apocalypse film.
The rhythm is gritty and driving, providing power and momentum throughout the track. It propels you as a listener and leaves you hungry for more. At the end of the first chorus a high-pitched ringing begins to build, creating a huge rise of intensity and forcing you to dive head-first into the next verse.
The instrumentation perfectly complements the narrative - gnarly guitars and whining synths create ethereal undercurrents that don’t miss a beat. The production is refined yet raw with emotion, maintaining an invigorating feel and making the song alive with passion. Tropic Gold are masters at effortlessly producing impressive work, and ‘A Place Called Euphoria’ is another great example.
Incorporating more metalcore influences into this track compared to other previous releases, ‘A Place Called Euphoria’ poses itself as a solid play for all fans of rock, metal, and alternative genres. As the third release from an upcoming album, this new, more in-your-face influence of heavier genres is warmly welcomed and an exciting twist for what’s to come.
The music video is a perfect pairing to the track too – providing simple yet fierce visuals and lyrics blared across the screen. It gives yet another level of dynamism in a suitably overwhelming nature.
Tropic Gold have quite successfully outdone themselves with this one, delivering a single that feels powerful and eye-wateringly raw. Fans are clearly excited for this new chapter of music from the band, and it’s a defining moment that promises even greater things are on the horizon for the alternative rock band.
Words by Cameron Cookson
