For the past couple years, Indiana native midwxst has been a prolific sharer of singles which are usually an effervescent cocktail of hyperpop and digicore, angsty and vulernable, dizzying and excitable. Last year, following 2020's Secrets, the mercurial vocalist dropped a couple of larger projects in the form of two EPs titled SUMMER03 and BACK IN ACTION. He's returned today, before he begins a 13-date tour with fellow genre-splicing artist glaive, with his latest single "riddle."
"riddle" sounds like bossa nova if it downed an entire family-size bag of Sour Patch Kids. Punchy drums are paired with silvery guitars as midwxst details the nerves brought on by an ex that seem to be getting the best of him. "Like I'm sinking in the sand / All my fingers started shaking / Got some tremors in my hands," he sings, his voice hitting a melodious sing-rap spot. Later, he details the games and lies he's done trying to untangle.
"'riddle' is my most personal song I’ve made," midwxst shared. "I made it in Los Angeles in Whethan’s old house. The house overlooks Downtown Los Angeles and makes the entire world surrounding it seem extensive beyond reach. The song itself is me dealing with the faults and concerns that occur on a daily basis, along with my luck with relationships. Sometimes I just feel like I’m in a middle ground where I can’t do anything besides sit and wallow in self-consciousness and wonder [about] everything I’ve ever done wrong."
Watch the video for "riddle" below, and check out his tour dates here.
