“It’s 4AM in downtown,” moody vocals emit alongside glistening synth intrigue on the new single from La Mode, a project comprising producers Samir Dahmani and Ian Elrick. “4 AM” is an atmospheric delight, infusing a gently throbbing bass line with serenely chilling synth work as confident vocals strut a magnetic appeal; the style reminds of a cross between Cut Copy’s hook-friendly synth-pop and Chromatics’ more nocturnal, enigmatic flair.
The “I remember when,” sequence is especially compelling, adorned with effervescent synth sparkling as the vocals enter into a stylish guitar-fronted sequence. The debonair guitar tones excel into a conclusion that fades out with a satiating glow. La Mode’s “4 AM” is on repeat, for sure.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Dream-Pop.
