FATECRIMES deliver a beautifully volatile statement with their second single, “Summer Thunder” — a track that doesn’t just play with elemental imagery but embodies it. Following the expansive textures of their debut “Heliosphere”, this new offering sharpens the emotional focus and deepens the sonic atmosphere, proving that this Brighton-based duo are more than capable of translating inner turbulence into resonant, powerful sound.
Written by vocalist and guitarist Anna at just 15, the track holds a remarkable emotional clarity. Her lyrics tread the line between the confessional and the symbolic, intertwining weather patterns with personal resilience. It’s an ode to emotional survival — a reminder that even in the eye of the storm, sunlight waits. The metaphors never feel heavy-handed, instead blooming naturally within the ebb and flow of the song’s energy.
Kieran’s drumming is the track’s unsung hero — thunderous in moments of intensity, restrained when space is needed. Rather than simply anchoring the song, his percussion builds its architecture, pushing and pulling at the arrangement in ways that feel intuitive and explosive. There’s a sense of tension throughout, but it never collapses into chaos — the control is masterful.
What’s most striking about “Summer Thunder” is how it captures contrast: heat and haze, light and shadow, softness and force. The production embraces these dualities, creating a track that feels both grounded and otherworldly. It’s emotional, yes — but never indulgent. There’s precision behind every wave of reverb and every breath of silence.
As a second release, “Summer Thunder” positions FATECRIMES as a band with both vision and vulnerability. They don’t shout to be heard — they invite you into the storm and show you how to dance in the rain. It’s poetic, percussive, and quietly unforgettable.
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