The new EP Causing a Commotion by The New Citizen Kane has been an entirely unexpected surprise by the hypnotic combination of indie-dance vibe and emotional blunt force. I never cease to find the right amount of nostalgic warmth/modern electronic splendour and Kane Luke hits the nail on the head here. Throughout the seven songs, this project sounds like a personal chat with a loved one, throbbing with heart-achey synths and bright beats. It is the type of record that makes you listen to it the first note, sincere, euphoric, and well produced and it takes its own new space without imitating the best of the 80s new wave.
It all starts with the DJ ready dancefloor track, subconscious (Primordial Radio Mix) that is a complete dive into the euphoria of digital worlds. The beats are created so organically that there is no use resisting. Then there is "Bubble Gum Hot" the raw, pure happiness, full of contagious energy making me smile all the way to my ears and expand the volume control. San Diego (Synthphonica Radio Mix) is full of buoyant and orchestral synths and soulful vocals which strike exactly the right emotional tone.
The most airy comes with the reinterpreted Meet me on street corners (Synthphonica Radio Mix) which is a beautiful amalgamation of soundscapes and emotional voices which are very touching. Ratbag Joy (Alternative Radio Mix) is a rebellious swagger and undeniable groove, and Hearts Aren't Made of Wood 25 is a tug of the heart-string with all its tenderness and gentleness. The title song, Causing a Commotion, brings it all to an end in style, funky guitar riffs and a pounding bottom end that can just about force you to wave.
The real marvel is that Kane is gifted with the ability to unite chic with pure emotion. Causing a Commotion is not an anthology of songs but more of an exciting ride full of a renewed love to music that is alive and so real. In case, you are in need of some synth-pop, but with the true soul, then this one is something you can not afford to overlook.
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