“Underthebed” by Thought Fox: A genre-bending trip into the blurring of human identity and technology

Thought Fox has this magical atmosphere – sounds that feel complex and easy at the same time, if that makes sense. With layered instrumentation and moments of sophisticated melodic detail, the flow is convincing. It grabs you and holds you until the very end.

While most of the band’s work leans into a more chill sound, “Underthebed” ventures into a darker, more experimental space – and as they noted in their submission, there’s definitely a touch of The Smile in its DNA. Its pulsing rhythm and uneasy lyrical themes explore the unsettling overlap between technology and what makes us human.

Thematically, the description under the YouTube video adds another fascinating layer: a social-historical commentary on Britain’s industrial decline in the 1970s. The archival footage in the music video reinforces that story – factories, machines, and the beginnings of modern office life – hinting at a shift of power from the hands of workers to a new financial elite. Quite an unexpected and ambitious perspective for an indie track.

If you’re searching for a sophisticated sound, thematic depth, and something that still fits comfortably in your chill playlist, “Underthebed” is a unique and compelling choice.