the IV – “Same old story”

Invigorating with thought-provoking introspection and a post-punk/alt-rock stylishness, “Same old story” is an impactful single from Norwegian project the IV. Thematically, it’s a philosophical endeavor — examining “our role as consumers of culture through the lens of Freud’s dream-work theory,” per the act, which is led by Ingvild Nærum. Heavy bass throbs and ghostly vocals intertwine masterfully within lingering guitar tones, escalating into a title-touting excitement that diver...

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