Best of 2020 – Page 8

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020

Hawk Jupiter – Self Destruct

China, India, and Nepal as seen from Gemini 11. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

Reminds me of Kate Boy with its metallic sheen on the track. Has a crisp rezzy sounding bass and the vocals elevate the track to the next level. The production really brings the electronic elements to a neon blaze. This is 80’s inspired electronic pop done to perfection. Has energy galore and production is top shelf. One of my favorite tracks this year.

Lyrics:
We loved so hard
Down to the wire
Petroleum
On a bonfire
Reckless abandon
Volcanic lies
Sparked an endless light

I will never be ok with us breaking up
Cos it’s breaking up
Every part of me
You will never know how I fall when I self-destruct
And start breaking up
Every part of me

I lose myself
In blurred out lights
My one relief
In a cruel night
I lie in silence
But the tremors hit
Like an endless cry

I will never be ok with us breaking up
Cos it’s breaking up
Every part of me
You will never know how I fall when I self-destruct
And start breaking up
Every part of me

Oh you spark a fire, you light the darker part of me…
When you go, it burns brighter, until the flames are all I see

I will never be ok with us breaking up
Cos it’s breaking up
Every part of me
You will never know how I fall when I self-destruct
And start breaking up
Every part of me

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

SADBOii – Avocado Toast

SADBOii channels his inner Robert Smith (of The Cure) on this new glimmering 80’s inspired tune. The music is 80’s synthpop and is full of dynamic energy. He sings about failing but never giving up on making his parents proud. In his own words, he writes: “I’m a singer, songwriter, musician, producer and creative who got sick of being signed to major labels. They said I should write less sadboy shit. So instead, I created SADBOii.” So the subject might be sad but the music itself is full of energy.

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

Arrow Kids – Hold Me Like That

A raucous rock vibe dominates while being supported by synth elements and an emotional vocal. The track has a huge arena sound to it which reminds me of Big Data. The vocals of Kenny Fleetwood in the verse sections has a certain vulnerability to them. However the vocals hit hard and direct in the chorus to make a sure fit hit. ‘Hold Me Like That’ can be found on their newly released EP, Care More.