Lowsunday keep our interest alive, this time with the release of their “You’re So Wired” single from their “Low Sunday Ghost Machine – Black EP”. What do we have here? Once again, top-class darkwave (and not only that) from a band that deserves great recognition from an artistic point of view. In ‘You’re So Wired”, the band creates a strange, shadowy atmosphere, mixing darkwave, shoegaze and alternative rock in a very natural and inspired way. The guitars shine with beautiful, hazy textures, while the steady rhythm gives the track a strong pulse and keeps everything moving forward. There is something bright and playful here, but underneath the surface, you can easily feel tension, confusion and emotional instability. This contrast is probably the strongest element of “You’re So Wired”. The vocals of Shane Sahene fit the music perfectly, sounding detached, cool and mysterious, as if he is singing from somewhere between reality and a dream. The production is superb, crystal-clear but never sterile, allowing the guitars, synths and rhythms to breathe and create their own space. Lowsunday clearly know how to build atmosphere, and their long experience can be heard in every detail. However, “You’re So Wired” doesn’t sound like a band simply looking back at its past. On the contrary, it feels fresh, modern and full of creative energy. Dreamy, slightly punky, melancholic and uplifting at the same time, this single is a wonderful example of how shoegaze and darkwave can still sound exciting today. Lowsunday have delivered a beautiful, vivid song that invites you to lose yourself in its colorful world!
♦ 8/10
Dimitris Zacharopoulos
