Tapeworms’ ‘Pitch Pop’ blends shoegaze and electro-house into a dreamy anthem
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Tokyo-based French trio Tapeworms have unveiled their latest single, ‘Pitch Pop,’ a shimmering preview of their upcoming album Grand Voyage, set to drop on April 11 via Music Website and P-Vine.
The single, out now, is a deliberate dive into pop craftsmanship, pulling inspiration from early electroclash, French touch-style compressed beats, and the glossy production of Japanese producer Yasutaka Nakata. What starts as a pursuit of a pristine pop song takes a unique turn with the addition of raw, unpolished guitar and vocal takes, creating a striking contrast. The track fuses the atmospheric haze of shoegaze with the pulsating energy of electro-house, layered with lush synthesizers and punchy beats. It’s an anthemic yet fragile sound that feels both futuristic and nostalgic, earning praise for its innovative blend of styles—described by The FADER as “toygaze” and by Nina Protocol as evoking “boundless Y2K-era optimism.”
The band explains, highlighting the contrast between the song’s introspective meaning and its upbeat, euphoric sound:
“Leaning toward the melancholic, the lyrics explore the theme of friendship. The result is a contrasted work, an intimate speech about the complexity of authentic feelings, and the projection of our own bias within our relations. ‘Pitch Pop’ also conveys a personal idea of the urban feeling and getting into the rhythm of a big city, while highlighting the myriad of individualities that compose it. In that sense, it stays in line with the general atmosphere of the album, starting the song on a missed long-distance call.”
‘Pitch Pop’ is a captivating taste of what’s to come from Tapeworms, balancing introspective depth with euphoric soundscapes. Stream it now and mark your calendars for Grand Voyage’s full release next month.
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