Stomp Box Choir’s debut single, Magnifier, is the kind of track that quietly pulls you in and refuses to let go. Right from the opening beats, you can hear the care Howsie and Joe Stratton have put into crafting something that feels alive. The mix of melodic guitars, deep bass, and soft electronic textures creates a warm, intimate atmosphere that sits somewhere between modern electronic and classic songwriting. It’s not flashy, but it’s impossible to ignore.
Burcu Bahar Aydin’s vocals are the heart of the song. There’s a richness and honesty to her voice that adds real emotion to every line. She moves effortlessly through the layers of instrumentation, giving the track both energy and depth. It feels like the kind of performance that could only come from someone fully connected to the song, and it makes Magnifier feel personal and vibrant.
The production has a surprisingly human touch for an electronic track. While parts of it were recorded in a professional studio, most of it comes from Howsie’s home studio, and that shows. The track breathes—it has little moments of space and softness that make it feel organic. You can hear the duo experimenting, trying different textures, and letting ideas grow naturally. Influences like Massive Attack or Daft Punk are there, but the song has its own voice, warm and melancholic in the right places, without feeling derivative.
Magnifier doesn’t just announce a new project, it promises one. It’s soulful, thoughtful, and inventive, and it feels like the start of something much bigger. For anyone interested in electronic music that’s human first, this debut is worth a listen. Stomp Box Choir have created a track that lingers in the mind, and after just one listen, you can tell they’re a group to watch.
English