The newest single from MakoMadeIt, "HEY BRO HEY," is a compelling ride where bittersweet storytelling combines with infectious energy. An alt-pop firecracker, it's a danceable gem with plenty of emotional depth and weight, coupling soulful vocals with soaring melodies to create something instinctive yet cathartic. With "HEY BRO HEY," you are nabbed from the first note, and this is the high-energy pulse that courses through a song with an emotionally complex message. MakoMadeIt follows it beautifully, showing us that the darkest emotions still leave some hope and momentum to move on, along with it.
This is a wellspring of emotion channeled into a living, breathing groove that cries out for the heart to give way and let the hips take over. Whilst they may not have reinvented the wheel, what sets "HEY BRO HEY" apart from the alt-pop pack is its power to match compelling storytelling with an irresistible earworm of a sound. Featuring a bouncy, dynamic beat that makes you want to groove along, the journey also takes on an emotive twist. It is a rare combination of music for the head, heart, and feet in postmodern dance. The track strikes a careful balance between these electronic add-ons and pop sensibilities, allowing enough space for the song's message to shine through without being overshadowed by them.
There is openness in the vocals that makes it seem more real, and therefore brings forward a story that can be understood by everyone. "HEY BRO HEY" is an alt-pop confetti cannon disguised as a sad song. It is a showcase of the ephemeral, emphasizing that where sorrow resides so does joy, and sometimes there is nothing to do but work through woes by throbbing your feet as much as your heart. Fans of alt-pop who desire music that is thoughtful, relatable, and instant classics have to check out MakoMadeIt's "HEY BRO HEY."