With a raw sense of self-discovery, Monobloc’s latest single, “Take Me,” is an audacious leap into their musical evolution.
Frontman Tim Waldron notes,
“Musically, “Take Me” was written around the time we were exploring the whole Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound method – massive sounding songs that aren’t just drenched in reverb but more so well placed illusion. We wanted a song for a room we’re not yet big enough to play. A goal post. Lyrically, I wanted a confession from someone knowingly drinking the Kool-Aid: “Take me where you want me. I want to be your fool.” The song transitions from desperate shouts into the void to a laid-back, tongue-in-cheek croon.”
With an impressive sonic presence, each element in “Take Me” feels deliberate and impactful, achieving the goal to craft a song that feels larger than the band’s current scale. It also happened to result in an anthem that echoes ambition and potential. The dynamic journey of moving from moments of urgent, desperate energy into more playful moments, highlights Monobloc’s versatility but also reveals their knack for blending tension with release in a way that feels natural.
It’s a track that shows Monobloc experimenting with sound, while still staying grounded in their identity.
📸 byJulia Tarantino
