Austin Delin is an indie artist based in Providence, RI, who does something unique to his sound. Self-dubbed as “prog-pop,” what Delin does is combines progressive rock with pop rock sensibilities and indeed, what comes across sounds both technical and pop-oriented at the same time. Right from the get-go, once I hit play, I was hit by the catchy and upbeat sounds that paired together with the blend of instrumentals made for an extremely textured and nuanced sound. I think what Delin has managed to do is make prog rock more accessible. With airy vocals and tight musicianship, his latest EP Nocean is a three-track collection that shows the artist’s gift for music-making.
Nocean opens up with “Sail,” where fast and revved finger-picking on the acoustic guitar reels in the energy. Some smooth background vocals soon arrive. Once Delin’s vocals come in, you get the sense that you’re floating on air as his sound surrounds you. There was definitely something very atmospheric about the vocals and music. The intricate instrumentals and pop-oriented sound made for a welcoming listening experience. With a sauntering groove, there was an easy-going vibe to the pop rock “Innerstate.” I loved how laid-back the artist sounded. The golden sounds recalled a very sunny sound. The guitar sounded great. Delin also does a good job on the vocals. On the acoustic “Fortunate,” only the guitar comes in with a searing sound. Next, some beats glide in, alongside some nice background vocals. Once Delin’s vocals came in, the music really came together to great effect. This was a pensive song that was packed with feeling. I loved how emotionally powerful the music became. This was an extremely moving way for the artist to end the EP. With this undertaking, Delin manages to give us something truly unforgettable. With his range as a musician and vocalist, he gives us these tracks that tackle the prog rock genres and give it a hint of pop accessibility as well. Though these tracks are a little on the short side, he manages to show us so much with so little time. With that being said, I was hoping the EP could’ve been longer. This definitely whetted my appetite for more and I can’t wait to hear more from Delin soon. In the meantime, Nocean will just have to do!
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