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Kisses: Cute Synth-Pop with Steak Dinners
6 Sep
Summary
- Frontman asks bandmate out for steak dinner in song.
- Music described as cute, swoony, and lightly funky synth-pop.
- Arrangements are nimble, uncluttered, and airy.
- Songs express innocence, nostalgia, doubt, and fantasy.
The band Kisses delivers a unique brand of cute, swoony synth-pop. Frontman Jesse Kivel's earnest vocals, reminiscent of Bernard Sumner and Jens Lekman, imbue their love songs with a sense of innocence and first love, occasionally touched by nostalgia and doubt.
The music on 'The Heart of the Nightlife' features plinky, stripped-down arrangements that are both airy and nimble. Tracks range from the dancefloor-ready electro-burble of "Midnight Lover" to the relaxed, beachy vibe of "On the Move."
Kisses avoids melodrama, maintaining a genial tone that keeps their music charmingly cute rather than overly cutesy. The duo's skillful arrangement and Kivel's devoted lyrical style create an inviting and uncomplicated listening experience.
