"Can't Sleep," their newest single, is a shining fever dream that beams with the delirium of secret longing and late-night paranoia, sparkling in its undeniable pop brilliance. The song is a taste of their upcoming debut album, "The Longest Day In June," a record that came to life in a whirlwind of personal transition and artistic rebirth for lead singer and songwriter Liz Brooks.
Propelled by the jolt of indie pop and the twisted slow drift of dream pop, "Can't Sleep" has an incendiary shimmer. Written initially by the bassist Brett Wiltshire, the song took on a new shape with Brooks and his bandmate McCorkle, though it feels urgent and eerily intimate. What carries over from that original iteration is a propulsive, dance-friendly groove, but the transformation into a synth-pop powerhouse, complete with a massive glossy chorus, makes it unforgettable.
There is a shadow of excitement beneath the surface, an adrenaline rush reflecting the rush of beginning something illicit. Brooks's vocals pierce through the dreamy synth layers, and she offers harmonies and clever call-and-response sections that add texture and depth to the song. The song's a stunner. It's emotionally rich without ever losing its driving dancefloor pulse. It asks us to just get up and let go even as it explains the moments that keep us up at night, still and twitchy. With "Can't Sleep," Sunset Lines are establishing the vibe. It's a brash, synth-fueled declaration of intent promising that "The Longest Day In June" will be more than a debut. It'll be a declaration.
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