Establishing the mood with a reverberating guitar soundscape and pulsating drums, Aka PrimeTime and JJ Rox open Electric Blue with the conceptual, introspective lyrics, “These streets might colour you grey, like words in a letter, purple and black are okay, but compliments are better…”
The opus expands with a playful indie-pop frequency and charisma. We love the vocal design with echo nuances that add dimensionality to the piece. The charm that the vocals deliver is sublime and really taps into an 80s nostalgia, though the progressive production and switch ups give it a contemporary edge.
Naturally, the guitar performances are out of this world, showcasing instrumental mastery, which reflects the vibrant energy of the prose. In essence, the track serves as a cathartic and relatable anthem to anyone that is fighting their way through the heavy winter months, it’s a shimmering reminder that sometimes the only way out is through.
There is a cinematic allure to the track, making it perfect for a range of big budget sync deals, notably a coming-of-age movie with similar themes to the overarching message of the track. Fans of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Warpaint, and Wolf Alice will definitely be able to connect with Electric Blue.
The song was written and produced by Aka PrimeTime, who is also known as multidisciplinary artist Kelly Appleton. With JJ Rox on vocals, the pair are joined by bassist Sara Farina and drummer Jake Hayden, with mixing by Barny Barnicott and mastering by John Webber.
We love the final result, and have added Electric Blue to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Aka PrimeTime, including Living With Ghosts, and Lose My Head.