Sophie and the Giants return with a feel-good pop track on new release "Runaway"

Sophie and the Giants are back with a vengeance on their latest single, "Runaway," an infectious slice of high-energy pop that wastes no time in reminding listeners just why everyone loves this band so much right now. Hot on the heels of their previous single "Break The Silence," this latest offering feels like only a logical progression for the band – bigger, bolder, brimming with life. “Runaway” charges forward with assurance. Emotive keys trickle throughout the track, enriching its depth and warmth, but it’s in its Pop hooks where the song finds its pulse. With Sophie's commanding, expressive vocal delivery at the forefront, the track finds a lovely balance between polish and personality; it’s catchy as hell yet never feels overdone.

Taking notes from an eclectic field of influences, the post-punk edge of Siouxsie and the Banshees as well as the bratty pop capers of Blondie and dirty suburban swagger of Jamie T, it’s testament to a sound that is both nostalgic yet feels remarkably present. BRKLYN & Jonathan Mendelsohn, "RUNAWAY" Combining elements of rock, indie, and electronic music into a summertime anthem, "RUNAWAY" pairs melodies with an anthemic, feel-good atmosphere, guaranteed to lift spirits and move bodies.

There is, undeniably, a momentum-building effect here. In the same vein as bands such as Fickle Friends and FOURS, "Runaway" hits that sweet spot between indie cool and pop sensibilities. It’s music for late-night drives, packed dance floors, and those times when you want to shake off everything that’s been put on your back that day. A hot, pulse-quickening blast of endorphins, just as the nights stretch and the days grow darker, “Runaway” is that bittersweet burst of energy that reminds us all how much joy great pop music can bring. Sophie and the Giants, it turns out, are not only running; they pause now and then to invite everyone around them for a ride.

 

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