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I didn't expect the latest from Battlemode to work for me, personally. "Playlist" is a pure pop song, which is usually a genre that doesn't do it for me. However, the Boston trio have something that works on their chiptune single. Maybe it's just that the song is saturated with 90's nostalgia, and even music I hated from TRL is now kind of fun. It could also just be the killer synths that propel the track to unexpected heights. Or, it could simply be that at this point in our lives, we could all just use some fun... especially when it involves music that combines 90's pop, hip hop, and video game sounds. Oh, and saxophone.
Atlas says of the band's latest single:
“‘Playlist’ deals with a breakup or loss through music, and how songs and other unsuspecting things remind you of significant times in your life. The idea of having a love song about a playlist — something that exists in a digital format – also plays off of the idea of what our music’s message could be: We make digital music but still have a human touch, with Biff’s humanized instruments and Sam playing his guitar riffs. Musically, ‘Playlist’ is all about mixing chiptune and pop to create a modern, 8-bit, original hit.”
You can listen to "Playlist" below. For more on Battlemode, check out the band's website. To keep the 90's nostalgia going, Battlemode will be performing at Hack the Planet Day at Somerville Theater, which features a screening of the 90's cult classic Hackers.
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