When Yune’s single “Cake” from its forthcoming album Lemon Sweet Perfection starts off it seems like you’re in for one of those late 90s summer time electronic dance pop hits. But then the distorted, noisy squall comes in like a Medicine song. When the vocals enter the picture the impression of the quasi-halcyon days of when a left field hit would somehow make it onto Total Request Live in the summer solidifies. Like the Danish band was raised listening to a steady diet of late 90s alternative rock and Britpop. The fluid bass lines and evocative piano work with dream-like synth melodies supporting vocals that are slightly breathy with a touch of soulfulness hits a certain vibe that brings back summer energy in the colder seasons. The song is about being caught up in the momentum of your own life and becoming aware suddenly and wanting to be active in the living of life rather than a being kind of a passenger. Maybe the title refers to having one’s cake and eating it too because why not. Despite the throwback feels the message of the song and its immediacy of mood anchors it in the present just like its themes describe. The band’s press release suggests the song sounds a bit like highlife performed by a band that has never heard that style of music. And there is a touch of that liveliness and intricacy of composition as well as a sense of being out of time yet steeped in a long tradition. Listen to “Cake” on Spotify and follow Yune at the links provided.
Queen City Sounds and Art 
You must be logged in to post a comment.