Delving into the intense heartbreak of a love gone south, ‘If You’ is an exciting and endearing piece of electro pop that truly captures the essence of a relationship ending. That confusion, the lingering, the unrelenting desire to have the passion endure even when things look outwardly bleak is unavoidable for most of us. But amidst it all, we need strength to face the reality that’s in front of us. to accept the frailty of a relationship for what is and its ending as something to learn from.
The duo, comprised of multi instrumentalist Marc Barnacle and singer song writer Shel Cribben, draw inspiration from a myriad of indie rock artists but their sound is anything but. It’s a soaring synth pop tune that serenades you, but also has you reeling from the pain of a bad breakup. It’s simultaneously understanding and stressful, a song that takes you through the full gambit of feelings post a breakup. The string section gives it a sombre overtone that just adds to the emotional depth.
Not your average synth pop piece, ‘If You’ is a real tear jerker.