True to form in classic psychedelia, the new Arcadian Child single doesn’t shy away from its poppier elements. “Painting,” which is the lead track from the band’s upcoming album, Superfonica, is the first taste of that follow-up to 2017’s debut, Afterglow (review here), which was picked up for release earlier this year by Ripple Music offshoot Rogue Wave Records, an imprint focused on exploring outside-the-box vibes in psych, classic heavy rock, and beyond. Arcadian Child fit that bill easily. Especially the part about “beyond.”

“Painting,” which is evocative unto its title — painting of what? painting with sound? a specific painting? etc. — begins with a peaceful stretch of guitar before introducing its gentle and straightforward drum progression. There’s a tonal presence and resonance from the outset that builds along the song’s near-seven-minutes, and when the vocals arrive circa 1:50, the trance effect of the intro comes into focus smoothly with a shift into more weighted fare as the chorus takes hold. Melodically sound as was the debut, “Painting” nonetheless demonstrates growth in its patient rollout and its meld of accessibility with atmosphere. An airy guitar lead takes hold backed by subtle swirling noise prior to the next verse, passing the four-minute mark with headphone-ready volume swells in the background, a serene version of space rock unfolding not so different from what Quest for Fire might bring to bear, if a little less folk-infused in its rhythm.

It is a graceful execution that wraps with a last-minute push continuing to hold firm to the established vibe: nothing overdone, but nothing too perfect to pass the uncanny valley of believability. The accompanying visuals in the clip below are colorful enough to be appropriate, and only bolster the song’s soothing affect. I don’t know the exact release date for Superfonica as yet, but it’ll be worth keeping an eye out as we get closer, and news should be coming down the PR wire any minute. In the meantime, there’s some preliminary info about the impending record under the video below.

As always, I hope you enjoy:

Arcadian Child, “Painting” official video premiere

Psyched, potent and and intoxicating, Arcadian Child deliver resonating psychedelia blended with ambience, hallucinogenic patterns and cathartic eruptions. With sounds rivaling the squealing sirens of the Mediterranean up to the dark bellows of the West, Arcadian Child convey their psychedelic ritual in their jam-filled live shows where they spread their hypnotic vibrations. Their critically acclaimed debut, “Afterglow” came to light on the 29th of October, 2017 and received raving support from the growing neopsych audience.

“Painting” becomes the first release to see the light from Arcadian Child’s sophomore studio set “Superfonica” and represents a spiritual portraiture of human interaction and conflict. Arcadian Child’s unapologetic references to music of earlier eras infused in “Painting” forge a transcendent maze of heady resonance and drones.

Produced by Andreas Trachonitis and Arcadian Child
Recorded and Mixed by Andreas Trachonitis at studio eleven63 in Nicosia
Additional recordings by Mikaela Tsangari
Mastered by Yiannis Christodoulatos at sweetspot productions in Athens

Music by Arcadian Child
Lyrics by Panagiotis I.G
Additional vocals by Mikaela Tsangari

Album art by Iam Nothe. Video by Iam Nothe: https://www.facebook.com/IamNotheMMXI/

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