Setting the tone with an intricately strummed acoustic guitar soundscape, Lost in Town open Move to Mars with a brooding timbre and the lyrics, “We’ve lost control, where did we think to go? We’ve ruined the world, we’ve overshot, there’s not a second planet, we only got this one…”
We are immediately captivated by the message and the raw authenticity that transmutes. Move to Mars feels highly zeitgeist as we have no doubt reached a point of no return on planet Earth. The instrumentation is timeless and holds a high emotional quotient. Astral bell tones punctuate the composition as it builds with a cinematic allure.
There is no doubt that Move to Mars would be perfect for a sync placement in a show like PLUR1BUS on Apple TV. The chord progressions remind us of early Red Hot Chili Peppers. In essence, Move to Mars sits with the idea of escapism, and the realisation that leaving doesn’t really solve anything.
The spacey outro is sublime, almost cosmic, in line with the concept of the song. Move to Mars doesn’t necessarily offer answers, instead, it invites us to reflect in the hope that Lost in Town‘s artistry serves as activism and a societal warning for us to make change whilst we can. It isn’t really about moving to another planet. It’s about choosing to stay, face things as they are, and begin again.
We learn that Lost in Town is a London-based alternative rock band led by Italian songwriter Federico. Needless to say, we are in awe and appreciate the soundscape and the message. We have added Move to Mars to our New Music Spotlight playlist and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Lost in Town, including Whales, and Summer With Rain.