The second offering from Vancouver post-punk outfit DOUR comes as a welcome addition to their debut single “Neophiliac”. Where their first single looked outwards at a phone-obsessed world with more than a hint of tension, “TOWERS” turns inwards at the necessity of self-isolation in a world of rising costs and vanity.
Modern days have us in hibernation within human terrariums. We begin to isolate and curl into what becomes the most unique and advanced form of imprisonment. We create our own cells, as well fashion the key.”
Far from offering a solution a to the problem, vocalist Zak Salehian acknowledges the tempting draw of self-imposed exile from the world and the false sense of comfort that our towers can bring.
Towers is not a hopeful response to this problem. It’s identifying programmed mental illness, and a cyclical terror we all now share. The message is dire and is an outcry for liberation.
AGORA was written and recorded with an earlier version of the band, featuring bassist Gabe Jacob Ferman, who passed away. Instead of shelving the songs, DOUR decided to release them as they were meant to be heard, in turn honouring that creative collaboration and letting the music live beyond the room where it was created.
Listen to TOWERS now, available on all streaming platforms
