Chalk Numbers from Peppermint Parade by Snareflare

That peculiar thrum of Korg polysynths, smeared through actual contact-mic'd mylar balloons in the studio, became the sonic backbone for this track. It’s the sound of breath catching, of synthetic ribbons twisting and stretching as a runner marks the street. "Chalk Numbers" unfurls from that first solitary tap, where the simple act of counting transforms sidewalks into a living score. The initial pulse captures the nervous energy before a run, a decision made against the city’s vast indifference. "I run till silence quits" isn't merely a lyric here; it's the track's core, an affirmation against letting the static of doubt take hold. We dug into that driving determination, finding inspiration in how NOLA marching crews can build an entire world from percussion alone, but twisted it with a sub-bass tuned to the precise frequency of sneaker squeaks, so every step feels grounded and propulsive. You can feel the peppermint sidechain subtly pulling at the synth beds, almost a phantom scent guiding the shifting arrangement, urging forward momentum. It was about creating a musical cartography where each chalk mark triggers a slight shift in the soundscape, making the whole piece feel like the streets themselves are reacting to the effort. This track explores the quiet bravery in moving when legs feel heavy, allowing that raw motion to print its own defiant map.

Snareflare: Our beats hit like a parade. Afrohouse, gqom, drumline fire. We move, you move. Feel this urgency.