The last year has been one of nonstop growth for Los Angeles based Kris Rod, the mastermind behind some of the heaviest trap releases of the past year under his production persona GAWM. Releasing ‘Bowser’ to critical acclaim a mere nine months ago, he’s put out devastating single after single, absolutely demolishing every speaker that comes in his path. Now, he’s teamed up DESSIGNER TOYS, to bring fans a track that practices sonic necromancy.
Rinsing ‘Undead’ is the audio equivalent of gangster walking through a graveyard, except you’ll revel in the dirt on your shoulders this time. The opening creates this air of mystery using light horns in the background mixed with zombie-esque noises, drawing the listener further into the diabolical filth that is about to grace their ears. A mad scientist loudly exclaims “It’s alive,” right before the build, a sense of unease crawling up the audience’s spine. The initial drop has the classic GAWM style, incorporating gritty, harsh, mechanical sounds with satisfyingly rich, deep kicks. A short build then begins as the drop peters-out, leading to another cascade of bass that uses longer-lasting notes, trading-off a kiddie pool of depth for a head-first dive into an ocean of low end. The last drop uses the notes from the first, but switches up the arrangement to afford a fresh pacing, slowing things down and making the impact of the notes last just a tad longer.
To say that this track goes hard would be a vast understatement, as fans of heavy trap music should be instantly enthralled after a first listen. If these two artists weren’t on your radar, they should be a massive blip on the screen after this release, with style and energy being in no short supply. 2019 was a year major successes for both artists, keep your ears peeled for what they have on the horizon. For now, check out ‘Undead’ for yourself below!
