“Intrigue is a part of the algorithm. And right there’s why ‘SOS’ sticks. It’s sugared and cute, mass appealing, while being cutely and comfortably other…”
Synthpop
“From United Simesky Institutes and Fritch (the creative side of Rats on the Run), comes a brand new collaboration. And this is the new debut single. Freshly released to the world…”
“These aren’t just imitations of old tones and lost soundtracks, though their imprints are more than all over, every track holds a wealth of 80’s offshoot sub-genres from new-wave to synth-prog to pop…”
“This could so easily slip into twee, into over-glossed saccharine and cuteness, but instead there’s a rich seam of warm simple sounds that worm their way into your anvils…”
“As the sweetness of Tiny Dyno’s 2020 releases meets The Hideaway’s tastes for anthemics, both bands tease out the best of each other. ‘Soho Bedroom Party’ is a welcome distraction from all reasons not to be cheerful…”
“Retro synth junkies and pastel schlock purists, welcome to your new neon dream wave…”
“Following 2019’s singles ‘Smoke’ & ‘The Gallows’, with their delicate electronics and stop-motion jitter, comes the long worked-on debut EP. ‘Addict’ builds on those tracks and progresses, spinning outwards in cool new directions…”
“Monsters’ is equal parts subculture cool, passive violence and vintage geek chik.”
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