AntiHero by Convolk

Convolk has united each aspect of his artistry that makes him an outlier and emerged with AntiHero, a mature take on what life holds for him now. The album consists of seven tracks that fall just over eighteen minutes long, as a whole. “Swear to God” acts as an introduction to Convolk’s mind, a journey that AntiHero takes you on. Convolk’s longevity as an artist has been questioned in the past. If there were still any doubters for his talent and commitment to this game, “Swear to God” eliminates that. Convolk has never placed himself in one category, and he isn’t stopping now.

AntiHero has no genre. It’s introductory track is different from the next, “Black Sheep”. Convolk’s music has rock influences that are obvious and sometimes mislead the very people that he’s trying to entertain. “Black Sheep” sits perfectly between Rock and HipHop, due to its classic lead guitar chords and infused 808s. He never stays close to one sound. “Beaten Down Geranium Molle” steps even further away from “Swear to God” with a more cosmic and playful approach. The beat consists of hyperactive, high-pitch pings and  one-of-a-kind notes. A few seconds later comes the heavy bass and infectious drum patterns. For fans that were looking for an array of styles from Convolk, this may be your new favorite album.

Convolk isn’t a flashy artist. His music is meant to be something one can relate to rather than something one would want to live through. He experiences the same tolls as his audience. “Backstab Slash” acts as a halfway mark for the project, and Convolk shifts to a more romantic tone. “When it’s all said and done would you settle for me?” Life gets harder as things pick up and it seems the young Russian-American artist is no stranger to the consequences of fame. The next track, “Medicine” has become a fan-certified favorite, reaching 300,000 plays in just three days on SoundCloud. His relationships are still broken and like many, he’s still searching for his forever love. Convolk admits to being trapped in love in “Arson Kurapika”. Not death nor hellfire can keep him away from the one he loves.

The album closes with “Crumbling/Suicide Note”, a mid tempo acoustic track that reminds listeners why they enjoy Convolk so much. “Crumbling”and the album’s intro “Swear to God” are on opposite sides of the musical spectrum. As an artist, Convolk is fearless. His only limitation is his own commitment. His style sits in very niche pockets of music and thrives. AntiHero is a fun album to listen to, even with its darker tones. Convolk is a sign for what’s to come in music’s future. He is excellent at speaking to his fans on their level and bringing them a bit of what they want and more of what they need.

Click here to listen to AntiHero on SoundCloud.