A statement by The Subtle Madness about the division that runs deep in our nation, as well as within ourselves, "This Divide" is a layered and dynamic appeal to both our fellow man and a higher power to navigate these days in tact.  Immediately recognizable by the groove-heavy guitar riff that follows the end of Zero-Sum's intro track "Zero-Sum, pt 1", TSM frontman Matt Butler's vocal delivery changes tone effortlessly from section to section to represent the complex amalgam of differing emotions tied to the various forms of division we are experiencing.  The drums pound and roll beautifully behind, tying each drastic change from one section to the next with a graceful, yet aggressive fluidity.

THIS DIVIDE

Pounding electronic drums, keys, and the haunting vocal of The Subtle Madness frontman, Matt Butler, push the narrative of separation forward until a change in dynamics signal the approaching heavily distorted guitars and melancholy harmonies of Lauren Regan, both arriving like a sledge with this song's hook.

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Major-key vibe to a minor-key story...Percussion, drums, bass, and effected guitars accompany vocals about apathy, until the true cost of being stuck in the wrong state of being erupts with the urgency of the hook's guitar riff. Check out "Stalemate" by The Subtle Madness

Stalemate

STALEMATE

The Subtle Madness is an American Industrial Rock / Post-Grunge band from Dallas.  They just released their latest LP, Zero-Sum, after 5-years in the making.  The album which is available now wherever music is streamed or sold, is a conceptual record, dealing with experiences had by the band's founder and sole permanent member since 2019, TSM's Patient Zero, Vocalist / Songwriter / Producer / Multi-instrumentalist Matt Butler.

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