Teenagers and young adults gathered late at night dancing the night away to electronic dance music (EDM) inside the tunnel.
File photo of teenagers and young adults gathered late at night to dance inside a tunnel. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler

Klurax’s music is all over the place. Tracks like “u me forever,” are maximalist, hyperpop-influenced explorations of some distant galaxy. Meanwhile, “enough,” feels more like the soundtrack to a sweaty night of club hopping. This is an artist who is not afraid to throw things against the wall and see what sticks. Turns out pretty much everything sticks. Throughout it all, though, klurax’s delicate, ethereal voice gently floats amidst the chaos.   

Klurax, “funeral clothes”: On “funeral clothes,” klurax dials it all the way back. Gone are the breakbeat drum parts, the crystalline droplets of synthesizer and the mishmash of textures. Instead, we’re treated to a hazy, dream-pop track that’s as restrained as it is alluring. It’s an addictive tune that, taken with klurax’s later work, showcases real versatility and vision. 

Like what you hear? Check out klurax at Whistle Stop on June 20.  

Do you have a “Song of the Week” suggestion? Shoot us an email and a sentence or two about why you’ve been bumping this song lately. Friendly reminder: all songs should be by local artists! 

Jakob McWhinney is Voice of San Diego's education reporter.

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