Strutting a hooky electro-pop depiction of insomnia, “Can’t Fall Asleep 2023” is an infectious track from Michigan-based artist Koala Harbor. A pulsing rhythmic composure and steady vocal lead drive into the addictive “I can’t fall asleep,” chorus, with the bouncy synths and psych-friendly tonal haze driving to more enthused verses and a delightful chorus-driven reprise. The second half emphasizes the track’s strong atmospheric pull, as the vocals play a more occasional role as the thumping bass and assortments of keys/synths intermingle with seamlessly melodic charm.
“Can’t Fall Asleep 2023” is the lead single from Koala Harbor’s debut album, Those Who Are Lost Must Wander, releasing in September — and described as “a concept album that delves into the themes of self-discovery and the idea of what it means to be human in a world where technology and artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly intertwined with our lives.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of March 2023’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Electronic Pop.
