London-based band Neon Gru shine on their new track “Something Special.” A lush melding of synth-pop and funky rock grooves pair with dynamically melodic vocals for a gripping sound — complemented by meaningful themes of prioritizing love and relationships above work. Comprising Ny Oh, Ru Lemer, and Leon Marley Itzler, the project excels with a hooky alt-pop immediacy on this sharp production.
Lyrical perspectives on searching for meaning intertwine with lush guitar tones initially, with a dreamy synth undercurrent weaving into a buzzing charisma as the central hook takes hold. “Tell me about your love, tell me about your schedule, are you cooking up your big potential?” the magnetic vocals ask there, dazzling in an eclectic tonal range between the verses’ suave introspection and chorus’ funky charisma. Gripping vocal layers and swelling synths enamor as the three-minute turn approaches, then moving into a culminating, satiating send-off. “Something Special” is a memorably melodic output from Neon Gru.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Soul and R&B. Stream the playlist below:
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
