On the buzzy nightlife scene from Essex to the pulsating heart of London after dark, blossoming Pop singer-songwriter Joshua has been blazing a trail of his own. With his latest single “Neon Nights,” Joshua serves up a hit slice of pop that’s as much about finding personal freedom as it is about filling the dance floor.
“Neon Nights” is beyond a playlist for a party. It’s a story about resisting societal expectations, accepting one’s identity, and falling in love in unexpected circumstances amid the glow of strobe lights and disco balls. Joshua captures these ephemeral, euphoric moments when the outside world blurs, and you are allowed to be unabashedly you. It’s that duality, the privacy of self-discovery over a thumping club beat, that renders it both poignant and universal. Recorded at home in Essex, the single is a testament to Joshua’s innovation in the choices he makes around production. One distinctive feature of his choice to incorporate his own breath into the texture of the instrumental writing is that. This small but effective touch adorns the music with a sensuality that clouds the distinction between the performer and the production, allowing “Neon Nights” to pulse, to feel alive and very, very human.
Inspired by pop powerhouses like Troye Sivan, Michael Jackson, and Kesha, Joshua’s music lives at the crossroads between a strong lyric and an infectious groove. “Neon Nights” is no different, it’s the product of personal exploration and life on the London gay club scene that he knows so well, and it’s pulsating with candor and power, an undeniable rush to the promised land.
The song is more than just another release for Joshua, though, it’s a milestone. With every note, he confirms his growth as an artist and his commitment to making music that resonates beyond the superficial. His enthusiasm for creating escapism by way of sound shines brightly here, serving listeners not only a song, but an invitation to dance, to feel, to celebrate oneself.
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