Opening with dream-like folksy melancholic guitars and a Chris Martin-esque falsetto vocal, Grabbitz & Jayceeoh’s Sandcastle is a deceptive piece of experimental electronic indie. As the song’s first minute reaches a close, Sandcastle slams into a lairy drum roll and teeth-shattering bass.
The way Sandcastle combines an experimental electronic aesthetic with cardigans and teary Whatsapp message threads feels very Hot Chip. I’m not entirely sure whether this should work, particularly that drum roll, yet it does.
Jayceeoh is known for his work with iconic rapper Redman, together in their EDM hip hop outfit 1000volts. Here he parters with long-time friend, Grabbitz, in what represents their first actual collaboration. Together on Sandcastle, they describe the reality of relationships that come and go, getting washed away as love enters and leaves your life.