In the Moroccan musical landscape, rock rarely finds a central place, even less in its grunge vein. However, Teltach, a young trio with great potential, seems determined to resurrect this raw, energetic and uncompromising spirit, by infusing it with contemporary concerns. With the release of their second single “Repeteteve”, the members of Teltach mark a turning point: they are not content to borrow sounds from a bygone era, but reinterpret grunge in a profoundly current perspective, where existential anxiety and social tensions converge with a raw, bold sound.
When listening to “Repeteteve”, we are first struck by the sound ambiance, which skillfully mixes elements of low bass, minimalist but resounding percussion, and guitar riffs that are both dark and catchy. This sound architecture evokes 90s rock, but with a distinctly Moroccan signature, enriched by the desire to break local musical conventions. The piece, through its progressive development, abandons linearity: the rhythms change, surprise, and seem to evolve according to a tension which rises inexorably, recalling Soundgarden’s daring experiments in “Badmotorfinger”. Saad Assaem’s voice, intense and raw, conveys an almost tangible anger, a true mirror of social and personal frustrations.
This frustration continues in the lyrics of “Repeteteve”, which question the place of youth in a world where the future sometimes seems inaccessible. This text, without concessions, points out a society where hopes and desires confront a rigid reality. This rebellious song resonates deeply, not only as a denunciation, but also as a rallying cry, a way for the group to hold up a mirror to its generation. The second half of the song is distinguished by an intense musical break: a raging punk instrumental which contrasts with the initial gravity, offering a breath of cathartic release. This wordless passage gives way to pure intensity, and testifies to an artistic desire to put raw emotion before the structured message.
With this title, Teltach positions itself not only as a tribute to grunge, but as a creative force carrying meaning in Moroccan rock. By integrating complex social themes into their music, they redefine the boundaries of a genre that, elsewhere, has almost been forgotten.
