Indietronica duo High Jump showcase buoyant melodies and lofi beauty on the new single ‘Santos’ out now via Tip Top Recordings.
Taken from the bands upcoming EP ‘001’ scheduled for release on June 7th, the track present a distinct 80s pop-rock undertone characterised by it’s drum sounds, reflected against an airy dreampop aura. Stylistically warming the track use of biting modulation-soaked guitar and pulsing bass the track grows through some brilliantly placed synth glitches and production choices under the layered, half falsetto vocals.
In the latter half of the track, the track drops into a half time beat that gradually builds into a punching last chorus.
The duo shared some insights about the single: “For a long time ‘Santos’ was an instrumental beat that Harry had made in 2020. It was an arbitrary name taken from an old Pelé football shirt that got a lot of wear during that time, but it stuck, as did the heady, swinging drum machine rhythm that props up the groove for the entire song.
‘Santos’ retained that ‘beat’ essence even once vocal layers were added; it still teases, rises and falls like a good standalone instrumental should. The chugging Juno-60 bassline and swirling guitar interplay took the tune a step away from the dancefloor, towards smoking area pep talks, hands-in-pockets, romantic nostalgia – firmly high jump territory.
Lyrically, familiar themes of confidence and consolation are explored again, with the defiant mantra of the chorus gently resisting the introspection of the verses. Ultimately, it’s sticking two fingers up to that momentary lapse in poise.”
With support building from press, radio, and digital streaming platforms alike, high jump continue to grow and build anticipation for the release of their debut EP this summer.
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