San Diego rock trio Rain On Fridays has released their new single Phonophobia ahead of their upcoming album, Death To Affection, due out in late October. They’re described as the musical equivalent of “punching your enemies in the face then kissing them goodnight.” While you might expect an aggressive sound like A Day To Remember, ROF flips expectations. Phonophobia is a great example of this.
Phonophobia’s Sound
As soon as I heard the opening bass line of Phonophobia, I was expecting some groovy sort of alt indie rock sort of vibe, like something similar to Echosmith. The first verse melody and chords sound very much like what you would expect from a mainstream act. But then vocalist, Madison Coe comes in and there is rawness that I immediately loved.
The pre-chorus shifts away from the groove and dives into an emo pop-punk sound that I love. Rain On Fridays elevates the energy, hitting all the right notes for a pop-punk track: a catchy hook and a sound that lets you let loose. That rawness really enhances Phonophobia. Unlike many overproduced songs that lose their identity, the production here is fantastic.
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Phonophobias lyrical Meaning
Why is rawness in Phonophobia a big selling point for me? Because lyrically Phonophobia is about existential confusion and the regret of not fighting harder for a relationship. You can’t have a song about something like that and have it sound flawless vocally. If you focus on making sure everything sounds clean you end up with the Imagine Dragons: faux emotion in favor of fitting in with the mainstream.
Phonophobia offers a fantastic mix of introspection and unresolved emotion. It tells the story of finding someone who is just a calming influence in your life who you can listen to talk for hours about their dreams. And then you hit a snag and they want to leave and instead of asking for them to stay, you just watch them walk away. Now those good times become like painful reminders of what could have been. The one that got away is a theme we can certainly all relate to.
Conclusion
With their upcoming album, Death To Affection, releasing on October 24th, Rain On Fridays has provided a fantastic preview with Phonophobia. The song particularly resonates deeply and offers strong emotional impact. Rain On Fridays brings authenticity and a fresh perspective to a genre that often varies in quality. Check out Phonophobia and stay tuned for Death To Affection.
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