Releasing this week, “Apparitions” is a melodic track from Toy Cities’ forthcoming EP Digital Waves. The Brooklyn act blend a love for post-punk, new wave, and jangle-pop of the ’80s and ’90s. “Apparitions” recalls acts like New Order, as a result — with buzzing synths and clanging guitars combining with melodic, fairly nonchalant vocals for a driving feel. The pulsing hook just past the one-minute turn exudes an authentic ’80s nostalgia and yearning, as captured by artists like Twin Shadow. Throughout the track, the bouncy synths and guitars converge for a fully formed, melodic feel. Look for the Digital Waves EP this fall.
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“Apparitions” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of September 2019’ Spotify playlist.
