Dublin outfit The Crayon Set have released their new single ‘Moment’. Taken from their forthcoming third studio album ‘Downer Disco’.
The array of vocals here is nothing short of breath-taking. The infectious and sweet nature of Suzanne Vega, Chvrches, and Roisin Murphy infiltrate the various lead and backing vocal deliveries. Often, with so many twists and turns, there is no room for the music to breathe but, here, everything is dreamily laid out for you to adore.
Despite cherry blossom pop of the vocals and synths, depression and anxiety loom large:
“Can’t get out of bed / There’s evil voices in my head / Now the wolves have been let loose”
If anyone writes a more devastating chorus of ‘it only takes a moment, to say goodbye’, this year we’re not sure anyone’s heart could recover from the pain. To wrap it up with so many pop hooks is a masterclass of songwriting. One that will surely elevate them towards the greats!
The five-piece have set the bar incredibly high for their upcoming album with this masterclass. If the rest of the album can be within touching distance then, we’re in for something truly special.