Is star 69 still a thing? At a time when calling someone on the phone feels inherently retro, Born at Midnite release "*69," a yearning pop ditty about the crossed wires that emerge when two people attempt to call each other at the same time. It would probably be easier if they just texted!
But, with synthesized dog barks and a funky synth groove of faux-clavinet, there's a cheeky undercurrent of longing to this latest pop confection from the promising Montreal duo, and a welcome return following last November's fantastic Alternity EP.
(Arbutus Records)But, with synthesized dog barks and a funky synth groove of faux-clavinet, there's a cheeky undercurrent of longing to this latest pop confection from the promising Montreal duo, and a welcome return following last November's fantastic Alternity EP.
