Establishing the mood with a subversive, industrial soundscape, expanding with 8-bit glitched melodic notions, whirring risers and a boundless energy, 12 Days Dead open Bang Bang Zoom Zoom with dynamism. The opus expands with situational prose and a cinematic allure.
We could imagine Bang Bang Zoom Zoom being featured in an episode of True Blood, or a movie like Blade. It would also be a great fit for the recent Oscar-winning, One Battle After Another. The guitar performances add dimensionality whilst melodic riffs tap into a more hypnotic and psychedelic manifestation.
In essence, the track is about feeling the moment before thinking about it. The relentless 128 BPM pulse, aggressive guitars and dark electronica create a sense of movement and physical release. We appreciate the production switch-ups, including a cerebral mandolin performance which keeps us enthralled throughout. It is an unexpected detail within such an electronically charged arrangement, adding another layer of character to a track that is already packed with contrasting sounds.
There is a clear sense that 12 Days Dead are not interested in making genre boundaries particularly important. Alternative rock, electro, industrial, synthwave and dance influences all collide here, but nothing feels like it has simply been added for decoration. The guitars have genuine attitude, the electronic elements provide the propulsion, and the hooks are designed to land immediately.
The result is visceral, cinematic and deliberately difficult to categorise. We can already picture the track accompanying a neon-soaked chase, a supernatural nightclub sequence or one of those beautifully chaotic film moments where everything suddenly accelerates.
Needless to say, Bang Bang Zoom Zoom makes for a dope introduction to 12 Days Dead. With its industrial textures, psychedelic guitar work, unexpected instrumentation and relentless electronic pulse, this is a track that lives by its own advice: Feel the Beat First. Think Later. We have added Bang Bang Zoom Zoom to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we anticipate future releases from 12 Days Dead.