A retrowave pop appeal shines on Lavellette’s “80s Love,” embracing a hook-filled, nostalgic production. The NJ-based artist, deriving the project’s name from a small town on the Jersey Shore, exudes a sense of starry-eyed yearning throughout — kickstarted by a shimmering synth pad and “late night on the boardwalk” lyrical scene-setting. “What can I do?” the vocals push forward as moody guitar twangs and retro rhythms immerse, pining for that “80s love” and a loving embrace in general. “Give me a chance at that 80s love,” the pining continues, set amidst a magnetic, replay-inducing synth-pop production. “80s Love” is an atmospheric, vibe-y synth-pop success from Lavallette.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
