REVIEW: Conflict Choir - “Algorithm” Single

Conflict Choir’s latest single “Algorithm” is a deep-dive into the struggles of navigating the digital age and the effect that technology has on our mental health. The song is taken from their upcoming album, Strange Game, which is being released single by single. Each single has its own unique style and personality, with alternative versions that are available only to hardcore fans as physical copies at live shows.

Formed during the pandemic, Conflict Choir’s music ranges from cinematic textures to brutal crushing force within mere seconds. The duo is made up of lead singer and guitarist Ali Clinton and drummer Jack Bowles. The album was engineered with the help of their friend Thomas Atlas and further mixed and mastered by Greg Chandler at Priory Studios, resulting in an amazing HiFi sound.

“Algorithm” is a thought piece on whether the morality we have printed upon the technologies we use is in alignment with our ideal or if we’re seeing more sinister outcomes from the technologies we have created. The song is from the perspective of the algorithm itself, giving us an intriguing look into how our technology may be evolving beyond our control.

The band’s music questions the effects that modern life and technology have on our mental health, which is especially relevant during and post pandemic. But the album is more than just a commentary on mental health. ‘Strange Game’ also delves into philosophical pondering, dystopian outlooks, and abuse, creating a heavy mental health theme throughout.

Photo by Lynden Edwards

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