The Kerosene Hours are the hours between midnight and 4 a.m. — that strange pocket of time that exists between real life and someone else’s dream, a time when everything is a shade of neon red, lonely blue, or sickly green, a time when anything and everything can happen. The Kerosene Hours is also the alt/dark rock, multimedia project of LA-based creative Aaron Silverstein.
With a stunning mixture of fuzzy lo-fi, hauntingly beautiful vocals, and subtle surf rock twang, Silverstein unveils their latest creation, “Who’s That In My Room.” The latest single from the rock-fusion project is a crawling yet blazing look into their intricate blend of genres, and how those influences become almost unrecognizable when placed into the hands of Silverstein. “Who’s That In My Room” strikes a blissful balance between experimentation and convention, with infectious melodies and chugging tempos cloaked in the warmth of lo-fi. Lyrically, the new single explores someone you know becoming unrecognizable, whether it be someone you love or, even scarier, yourself. “Who’s That In My Room” takes the fear of change and adds even scarier undertones via warping vocals and vague imagery. Silverstein’s latest creation, as The Kerosene Hours, is a lush yet dark outing lined with shifting moods that collide with pulsating drums and droning synths, creating an immersive world for the listener.
“I couldn’t stop thinking about the moment when you realize you’re not who you thought you were. You have an image of yourself, this idea, and suddenly that doesn’t align with the person in your head, the person in the mirror, the person wearing your clothes, and the person standing in your room,” explains Silverstein. “This song is about that moment and the realization that you have no choice but to get to know this new person, this new you, because one day, they could be all you have.”
