“Oh No” is a poignant, hooky electro-pop track from Matt Harper, an artist from Tamworth, UK. A cut from his upcoming Change the World EP, “Oh No” plays as its impactful lead single — combining colorful synth-forward enthusiasm with a more rock-friendly percussive edge; the result is replay-inducing, with fun doses of ’80s nostalgia. The EP, and this lead single, mix modern social commentary with charming melodic immediacy.
“It’s my take on how the world today is based so much on outside influence,” Harper says of the track. “Particularly social media and why it’s important to live your own life and have your own thoughts.”
“People can be so unkind, no consequence of thought and mind,” Harper sings during the verses, maintaining a steady tonal demeanor amidst the flourishing synth tones. “The only way to live your life, is living for the life you love,” the introspective lyricism continues, invigorating in its overall ethos and drive to maintain individuality in a world becoming increasingly weighed down in digital trends and appeasement. “Oh No” is a timely, infectious success from Matt Harper, whose upcoming EP we’re firmly anticipating.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Electronic.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
