Feldspar - 18 Karat (Official Video)

Third single from the upcoming album “Old City New Ruins“ to be released on September 30th via Time To Kill Records. Preorder: Stream/download: For Fans of: Life of Agony, Integrity, Trapped Under Ice, Fiddlehead, Comeback Kid, Gel, No Bro, Scowl, Sheer Mag, Jimmy Eat World, Kvelertak, Torche, Title Fight. --------------------------------- About the song: 18 Karat is a high-energy song that plays on the stereotypes of success, the fleeting pursuit of it, and the deviations tied to the quest for visibility and personal approval, sought ten, a hundred times a day. Essentially, it’s about designing one’s life as a fairy tale and presenting it in the public arena to gauge how much social approval we receive. The song doesn’t lack irony, as highlighted by frontman Riccardo Zamurri: “We want to criticise those who resort to endless filters, both metaphorically and literally, the filters of social platforms that force unattainable standards, fanciful realities, and success. How much human misery is there in all this? But at the same time, how much unintentional comedy does it produce?“ Musically, “18 Karat“ is a modern tribute to a certain style of hardcore punk. It’s direct, catchy, communal, fast, and sharp, with a chorus that leaves no escape: “he’s a ticking time-bomb, tik-tok tik-tok“. ITA: “18 Karat“ è un pezzo energico che gioca sugli stereotipi del successo, l’effimera ricerca di esso e le deviazioni legate alla ricerca di visibilità e approvazione personale, ricercata dieci, cento volte al giorno. Quello che vediamo fare spesso sui social, e non solo: progettare la propria vita come una fiaba e presentarla nell’arena pubblica per valutare quanto consenso sociale riceviamo. La canzone non manca di ironia, come sottolineato dal frontman Riccardo Zamurri: “Vogliamo criticare coloro che ricorrono a filtri infiniti, sia metaforicamente che letteralmente, i filtri delle piattaforme social che impongono standard irraggiungibili, realtà fantasiose e successo. Quanta miseria umana c’è in tutto questo? Ma allo stesso tempo, quanta commedia involontaria produce?“ Musicalmente, “18 Karat“ è un tributo moderno a un certo stile di hardcore punk. È diretta, orecchiabile, comunitaria, veloce e tagliente, con un ritornello che non lascia scampo: “he’s a ticking time-bomb, tik-tok tik-tok“. --------------------------------- About Feldspar: Recently formed by members of notable hardcore and metal bands such as Growing Concern and Undertakers, FELDSPAR will release their debut album before the end of the year. With vibrant anthems, charisma and personality to spare, the band’s versatile offering pays tribute to their roots while creating modern high-energy music that sticks in your head. LINE UP: Riccardo Zamurri – Vocals Anna Pasolini – Vocals Stefano Casanica – Guitar Andrew Mecoli – Guitar Manlio Massimetti – Bass Luca Micheli – Drums --------------------------------- Feldspar: Time To Kill Records: Website: ​FB: ​IG: BC: TW: TikTok: @timetokillrecords #hardcore #metal #punk