Glassio and Beauty Queen’s latest offering, A Friend Like You, is a mesmerising blend of unmistakable synth-pop brilliance and dreamy vocals. It’s like sipping a cocktail of nostalgia and anticipation, with a dash of neon lights and a sprinkle of stardust.
After a 14-month musical sabbatical, Glassio’s return is nothing short of triumphant. A Friend Like You is a psych-electro ballad that whispers tales of that one friend, you know the one, with a mischievous glint in their eye, leads you down the alluring alleyways of questionable decisions. The track’s sonic landscape is a paradoxical blend of soothing melodies and smouldering beats, reminiscent of a sunset’s last glow before the night takes over.
As the summer sun bids adieu, this track emerges as the perfect ode to the season’s fleeting moments. It’s the soundtrack to those bittersweet goodbyes, the final beach parties, and the anticipation of autumn’s embrace. The song’s rhythm is like the heartbeat of summer, gradually slowing down, reminding us of the impermanence of seasons and sentiments.
Lyrically, A Friend Like You conveys emotional dexterity with words that dance between contradictions, painting a vivid picture of the complexities of friendship and love. And just when you think you’ve unravelled the song’s essence, the chorus sweeps in, catchy, infectious, and utterly irresistible. It calls listeners to join the duo in their melodic lament, making it impossible not to belt out the chorus with them.