The Final Sound – Dimensions

A chance meeting: two brothers and one stranger. The result? The creation of the experimental electro-shoegaze band; The Final Sound.  This outfit, comprised of Diego Vilche (vox/bass), Pablo Zauzich (drums) and Gonzalo Zauzich (guitars/synths) skilfully melds modern alt-rock with synth-y retro 80’s vibes, most recently culminating in their second album, Dimensions. The brothers Zauzich, formerly in the band Fragile, wanted to create music that reflected their eclectic tastes in the full gamut of 80s offerings: the plaintive, sombre cries of Goth; the anthemic themes of stadium rock driven by determined percussion. While you’ll find plenty of elements which will drive you right back to the golden era of Shoegaze and Post Punk, you’ll also appreciate the ingenuity. Right off the bat, their guitar-infused, echoing sound calls to mind the lush compositions of The Chameleons and Big Country.  Shapes and Shadows is accompanied by a dreamy beach at sunset video, gorgeously directed by Lester Platt. Vilche’s strong vocals quiver with emotion, dipping at times into Ian Curtis territory, other times straight into the realm of the shadows. Fans of Joy Division, the Cure, and Depeche Mode definitely shouldn’t hang around in placing the Final Sound on their radar. Needless to say, it’s accessible from the first hit, which may have a lot to do with how much synergy is found in the seamlessly tight instrumental arrangement.