AudioGust Finds Hope in the Noise on ‘This Time Or Any Other’

AudioGust wastes little time showing what he’s about on ‘This Time Or Any Other’. The songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has a clear knack for big melodies and equally big arrangements, bringing indie rock, new wave and post-grunge influences together without letting any one of them take over. Lead single ‘Something in the Water’ is a strong entry point, building from a more reflective opening into an expansive chorus that gives the track plenty of lift.

Lyrically, the track is all about those moments you wish you could freeze in time, even when you know they’re already slipping away. That sense of nostalgia gives the song some real emotional weight, while the layered guitars, harmonies and shifting dynamics keep things moving. You can hear traces of The Police, Foo Fighters and the Seattle grunge scene in there, but AudioGust isn’t simply looking backwards. He takes those influences and gives them a clean, contemporary indie-rock edge.

The DIY spirit is a big part of the appeal, too. AudioGust handles most of the writing, recording, production and instrumentation himself, and that hands-on approach comes through in the record’s cohesive feel. If “hooky anthems for disenchanted optimists” is the brief, ‘This Time Or Any Other’ definitely delivers, and ‘Something in the Water’ makes a convincing case for keeping AudioGust on your radar.

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