Nailing essential 80s synth funk vibes, this Modern Talking-meets-Alphaville banger sees The Heidi Incident dropping a stunning debut single that sounds desperately promising.
Reno, Nevada-based band The Heidi Incident publicize themselves as a diverse group of individuals that collided from different walks of life for one thing only, their shared passion for music. They are also proficient in the trick of fusing modern and retro sounds, which is exactly what they did on their debut, titled ‘Under The Lights’.
The song they introduce their sound with is a terrific affair of retro-meets-modern funk-pop. Utilizing poppy synth bass, plucked funk lines, and melodic synth and vox leads, with intricate grooves to support the distinctive vocal performance of the song. Inspired by a dazzling array of all-time greats, and contemporary darlings, from Michael Jackson to Maroon 5, the band’s fresh sound comes as expected, a rich and nuanced painting of all those influences. With an endlessly memorable hook that perfectly complements the funky verse section, and the lengthy, anticipation-drawing bridge, the song is exquisitely crafted with love and attention.
An exceedingly promising debut from a fresh group who seem quite able to stay, and to even reach a spot in the limelight. With a fulfilling mix, stunning production, rich songwriting, and a really special sound, The Heidi Incident are here to stay, and ‘Under The Lights’ is a testament to this.