RIYL: MGMT, The Temper Trap, Passion Pit
London synthpop duo, 88/89, are ready to electrify listeners with their new track, “Hit Me,” out today! Comprised of Jack (born in ’88) and Michael (born in ’89), the duo are only just beginning, but are well on their way to becoming one of indie-pop’s newest obsessions!
“Hit Me” is an upbeat, nostalgic jam reminiscent of MGMT that fans will fall in love with the second they press play. Delving into that defining moment in a relationship when you realize it’s real, “Hit Me” will hit you right in the feels and we’re pretty sure they’re not sorry about it!
“We wanted to make something with a slightly unorthodox rhythm. Andrew Weatherall, Screamadelica style beat. Then we thought it would be fun to pair that with some shoegazey My Bloody Valentine-esque guitar. Melodically, this one just fell into place quite easily. It started with some ‘la la la’s’ in the chorus and the lyrics followed on from there. Like most of our writing, once we get the theme of the song everything kind of fits into place. ‘Hit Me’ is about that moment in a relationship when you’re like ‘uh ooooooooo this is the real deal’ and the moments that take your breath away. It’s one of our favourite songs because it represents a time where we realised what kind of music we wanted to make.”
Listen to “Hit Me” below:
