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Category: Best of 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

  • 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.

  • 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.