In his first-ever acoustic song, Contour (Kayle Goguen) gives listeners a glimpse into his intimate and fragile inner thoughts. While previous releases have been critiques on societal change or the human condition, the lyrics in “The Lighthouse and The Sea” are focused inward. The result is a powerful hyperbole on love, fear, and infatuation that dares us to open ourselves to others.
Contour is a Canadian alternative rock/post-hardcore project based in the Greater Toronto area that focuses on creating energetic and thought-provoking music. A searing mix of heavy guitars, pulsing rhythms, and fierce vocals is now focusing on more depth and polished songwriting. Kayle continues to work on writing the music he feels is missing from today’s musical landscape. Contour is an ode to the bands of his youth and a protest against the dwindling of passionate rock music. Influenced by bands like Brand New, Billy Talent, Manchester Orchestra, Cursive, and Radiohead, Contour aims to contribute to a genre that has given so much to its fans.
“The Lighthouse and The Sea” features a sparse acoustic arrangement, a large departure from the usual loud guitars and drums of previous work. Taking inspiration from fellow Canadian songwriters like Matt Good, Dan Mangan, Bahamas, and City and Colour, Contour aims to highlight his diversity of influence with this track. Listeners are immediately welcomed by a rich cascade of guitar strums followed by raw yet soothing vocals. The captivating acoustic sounds surround listeners, paralleling the emotive lyrics with a tender softness that begs close attention. As the song rolls along, the equally mellow and roaring chorus pulls listeners into the affectionate and vulnerable message. The intimate and magnetic sounds make this home-recorded track stand out in this space.
2021 promises to be an exciting new year with more releases to push the boundaries of what this project aims to do. Contour is now more focused than ever before on creating unique and engaging art.
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