Hailing from San Diego in the USA, it's Reduction in Force with their debut single, "What's Next?". I feel like I need to make a playlist purely of debut cuts, as this is yet another shining example of how it should be done.
... a retro-fueled debut blending Phoenix, M83, and 80s nostalgia into a moody yet electrifying synth-driven anthem.
The track is heavy on the retro sounds from the off, think Phoenix mixed with M83 and a dash of 80s jangly nostalgia thrown in for good measure. The rich synth sounds gripped me, and the soaring guitar was yet another angle for the track to latch me in and bring me from a casual listener to one who can have this in their playlist for many moons to come.
The track is moody in places but not without big sounds that threaten to elevate things to well beyond 10. This is no doubt a cracking debut, and I'm sure anyone who listens to this will be eager for more sooner rather than later!