Mind & Matter - Bel Epoq (SynthPop) Bel Epoq’s new track Mind & Matter takes no time slapping you in the face with some delicious 80s synthwave pop. And those synths truly soar here, feeling as if they were in duet with the vocals, as the track makes sure to clear way to handoff the melody to those buzzy chords and leads, allowing them to take center stage. But that’s not to say that the vocals aren’t also incredibly strong, reminding us of the Bangles, the Go-Gos or Bananarama—sort of how HAIM retros their vocals. I mean, the lead singer is definitely in the Belinda Carlisle vein. The vocal layering is perfect, creating an anthemic feel, hitting its sweet spot in the bridge where the tight harmonies are pure heaven. You could slip this track right into your “hits of the 80s” playlist and none would be the wiser.
Best Lyric: “Tonight the street is my home, and our feet will tell us where to go.“