We were immediately grabbed by the textured punchy appregiator that erupts from the first moments of K Lay On Your Hands. The self prescribed death disco Swedish export KÅRP flexes an innovative synthwave style arm to their illustrious stylistic scope.
The song is blessed with an abstract arrangement and intriguing vocal performance, one that wades between the realms of pop and experimental. The drama builds to a proper club ready break out in the songs climactic closing moments. We find it collectively delightful.
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Pr0files are captivating on their recent L.I.M.E. An infectious retro pop jam, it adapts a commercial feel with experimental surprise. It bridges the gap between Whitney Houston and Kate Bush, also connecting with modern alt pop projects like Christine and the Queens.
There’s pomp and flash to the vocal performance. The spiraling production amplifies the nostalgic influence while spunky percussive cadences reference some modern inspiration. It’s a gorgeous blend of modern and classic in a way that cites the 80s impressively.
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It’s not every day your song gets a remix from a synthwave icon, but so it is that Tanners song Holy Water gets the treatment from none other than WOLFCLUB. Already an infectious disco derived synth pop stand out, WOLFCLUB seemingly enhances every sonic detail.
It’s a testament to their incredible skill. Whereas the original was a respectable Camaro, the newest is a Ferrari. Sleek, bright, and full of punch; it stands out among the pack. Join the club.
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The cosmic affect of synthwave collides with an indie electronic sensibility on Hazard Lights, the sultry new single from French project Slowz. The melodic progression of the music amplifies the nostalgic reference while the subtle tasteful samples cite some modern influence. In the same manner the singer channels both worlds equally, adding some modern inspiration to update his classic instincts.
That commercial presence reflect’s the artists work with eclectic genre defying mainstream artists like Lizzo and and Sia. The effective use of a period perfect sustained guitar tone within this iconic synthwave vibe connects with projects like The Midnight and Sebastian Gampl, while the vocals add some commercial pop flair. We dig this exciting new snythwave sound.
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