You’d better buckle up because indie-pop sensation Deco have revved the engines for their highly anticipated six-track EP, Nice Car, boasting a collection of vibrant and infectious tunes that showcase the band’s evolving sound and knack for crafting memorable pop hits.
Their sophomore extended play proves that the well-oiled machine that is Deco is well and truly firing in all cylinders – and the results are a seismic blend of sax, synth and sizzling summer vibes.
With their unique mix of synth-driven melodies, catchy choruses, and clever lyrics, Deco has delivered an EP that offers escapism in sonic form, drawing on the relentless positive energy of their live shows and club nights, and soaking these experiences in a new light post-lockdown.
The record revs open with the short instrumental introduction Belt Up, which immediately sounds as though it should be played to a Grease Lightning style drag race in an episode of Stranger Things. It’s a perfect introduction to Deco’s signature sound, blending elements of 80s pop with a modern twist, before cruising seamlessly into the titular track and single from the record, Nice Car.
This punchy pop number blurs the line between timeless 80s synth-pop and contemporary discernment, with an opening note that gives you that same burst of energy as Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody, or Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cindy Lauper.
Bright, brassy, and bouncy, the band maintain their ability to create undeniable bops with bite in this stadium-sized pop anthem. There’s an immediate feelgood festival filler vibe about the track, which is complete with a phenomenal summer-ready saxophone solo from Lucy.
Deco taps into introspective territory with the Wham-esque Everybody Wants To Be Somebody Else, exploring the desire to fit in and pressures of identity. Max’s empowering lyrics proffer a message of being yourself, carried by a bouncy rhythm section and an earworm chorus, with a chanting bridge that will have fans singing along in no time. It’s a testament to the band’s ability to infuse meaningful themes into their catchy melodies.
Us Don’t Mean A Thing switches gears with a slightly more stripped back, jazzy approach with emotionally-charged lyrics, proving that this is a band that moves within their own lane and are equally as capable as taking it slow as they are at charging full speed ahead.
Meanwhile, Can’t Get You Out of My Mind’s rapid rhythm and pedal-pumping verses make it an irresistible dance floor filler, reminiscent of Norwegian synth-pop icons A-ha.
Bringing us to our destination where this EP terminates is Rescue Me, delivering a more intimate ballad for the final track. Deeper vocals and heavier synth with a slower, moodier sound channels the likes of Human League, and explores the notion that there’s a world out there just waiting to be discovered. Pandemic-penned lyrics are both heartfelt and hopeful in equal measure, while maintaining that optimism that drives Deco’s signature sound.
With this road trip-ready release, Deco has solidified their position as one of the most exciting acts in the indie-pop scene. This high-octane EP is a smooth ride from start to finish, and exhibits the band’s prowess to curate addictive pop anthems with undeniable charisma, nodding to 80s heroes and 20s pop peers.
If you’re looking to fuel up on substantially shimmering synth pop, Nice Car is an EP that should be on your Spotify playlist immediately. Listen to it here:
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