Vulpes Argenteus Finds Groove in the Glitch with New Single ‘STUMBLE’
Tackling creative burn-out induced anxiety head-on, alt pop artist Vulpes Argenteus goes gloriously off-kilter in latest groove-fuelled indie/alt hiphop single, ‘STUMBLE’, which releases onto streaming platforms on July 18.
The solo project of Rhys Fox - music journalist, podcast host, and long-time collaborator and bassist in the South East Queensland scene - Vulpes Argenteus released the debut single, ‘The View’ in March (featuring vocals from Ringo Starboy), but this time around Fox embraces vulnerability and dips it into alt-pop / lo-fi trip hop energy.
‘STUMBLE’ draws influences from Gorillaz, Cake and early-2000s indie-electronica, and becomes a raw, relatable commentary wrapped in heavy bass, distorted textures, and ear-worm vocal lines that swerve between half-rapped musings and shout-along hooks.
‘This track, originally started out as rather vengeful, spewing out lyrics as a form of therapy, before I realised that the problems I was writing about was me and the constant battle in my head. Those original lines were scrapped, apart from a few sketches, and it wrote itself - ‘STUMBLE’ dives headfirst into doomscrolling (guilty), anxiety and creative burnout - but at least I do it with groove and grit,’ says Fox.
After years behind the bass and the byline, Fox has stepped forward with a project that’s personal, punchy and left-of-centre. Debut single ‘The View’ introduced his lush, layered world; while ‘STUMBLE’ flips the script with glitchy beats, ADHD confessions and a bassline built to wobble.
‘STUMBLE’ trips its way onto digital streaming platforms on July 18.
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For more info -
Rhys Fox (Vulpes Argenteus)
E: dangeroustourist@gmail.com