Picture a band that not only receives numerous awards but also adeptly navigates the changes of our modern world, showcasing their exceptional musical craftsmanship. What can you anticipate from such talent? Absolutely! Sentience Machine‘s “Human Stigma” stands out as my top alternative rock/metal masterpiece of the year thus far. Let’s delve deeper and explore further details below.
The London-based alternative group, Sentience Machine, truly deserves recognition beyond just being labeled an alternative band. Their music features powerful, emotive vocals, engaging guitar riffs, precise beats, and a memorable bassline that will leave you in awe!
As the band articulated about their song—a sentiment I wholeheartedly share—it serves as “an anti-racism anthem, confronting prejudice with impactful lyrics and a bold sound.” The song emphasizes a crucial point: we are all different, and we should embrace those differences. According to the frontwoman of Sentience Machine, the inspiration for the track arose during a time when many opposed Brexit, viewing it as unnecessary. For those unfamiliar, Brexit refers to the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. Similarly, the announcement of BRICS, which initially included Brazil, Russia, China, and India, saw the later addition of countries like Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
“I wrote the lyrics for Human Stigma in the wake of Brexit, as I was deeply disturbed by the division it caused and how populists portrayed immigration in a negative light. This song is my response, a call to embrace diversity and recognise our shared humanity. Human Stigma reminds us that we are all the same, navigating life with the same struggles, challenges and hopes, regardless of where we come from.” – Psibindi, Sentience Machine Frontwoman.
In conclusion, I want to highlight that one of the remarkable aspects contributing to the success of this track is the combination of the music and lyrics. It has been expertly mixed at Abbey Road Studios by Paul Pritchard (The Vaccines, Wolf Alice).
Sentience Machine is not just another band to listen to; they are an extraordinary phenomenon on their way to becoming a legendary act. Cheers to that!
