London-based collective Shy Mascot is back with “Constantly”, an examination of the loops we find ourselves trapped in, especially when those loops involve manipulative relationships. The song perfectly illuminates the sensation of running in circles, thematically and rhythmically, as emotional tension turns into something endlessly danceable.
Riding on the back of some post-disco 80s R&B licks, “Constantly” floats across slick basslines and precise drum grooves, bedded down in indie-jazz-toned production. The result is a sound that’s both thoughtful and fresh.
It has a bright palette, yes, but it also has a darker emotional current pulsing under the surface. The lyrics dissect the subtle power plays of a relationship bent out of shape into a cycle of repetition, the emotional push-and-pull that keeps people “constantly” circling back. But instead of getting mired in the weightiness, Shy Mascot makes their emotional messiness groove-charged release.
Every chord change, every percussive accent feels intentional, challenging listeners to juggle mind and body. It’s that kind of track, the one that drags you onto the dance floor while somehow forcing you to acknowledge why you keep getting wound up in this same emotional loop.
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