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In the thousands of articles we’ve written in the past, we’ve often talked about “catchy choruses.” Well, stand up, because “Connection” by Luke Rhodes far surpasses all of that. Here, we’re talking about a catchy intro, catchy verses, catchy pre-choruses, and indeed catchy choruses. Every note, every line, every instrument in this song is a hard drug that’s impossible to resist. The melody seeps into our veins, into our brains, and it’s irresistible. You end up standing up and dancing with your arms in the air. We even knocked over our office chair!
Scientifically, it’s said that the human brain starts to really enjoy an unknown song after 12 listens (consecutive or not, which is why radios hammer the same songs into our heads every hour, so that by the end of the day, you can’t get enough of that new track you couldn’t stand in the morning).
The great thing about “Connection” is that you’ll be hooked from the very first listen. Oh yes, it’s been a long time since we’ve enjoyed an indie-pop track this much, and we’re thrilled that it’s with Luke Rhodes. This guy has something truly captivating about him. Vocally, it’s excellent: what control! So, we wanted to listen to more, and we were blown away by “City of My Dreams,” where he hits every note in the scale with ease in the chorus. Impressive. Then, we got curious and ventured to “City of My Swing,” and oh, surprise! It was the same song, but in a swing and very jazzy version.
This guy is clearly comfortable in every genre, and this musical versatility is a huge asset. He has an incredible sense of rhythm, and in all his songs, every note he sings is perfectly placed, as if done with a microscope and tweezers, in exactly the right spot! Yes, his entire discography is impressively diverse and full of talent (“letter.” is a real gem with its haunting electric guitar).
You could easily spend hours enjoying Luke Rhodes on Spotify. Starting with “Connection,” which is a great appetizer, but just a tiny glimpse of all he can do. A real favorite for us, and we can’t wait to see him back on IMC!
Luke Rhodes’s take on “Connection”
It was a cold February night, I was at a… let’s say close friend’s house for dinner, and one thing led to another and we moved to the bedroom, while suddenly a thought crossed my mind right in the middle of what we’re used to considering the most intimate act between two human beings. Let’s take a step back, the week before I was on vacation and I met a person, we just talked about life while walking in the streets of Amsterdam, and in no time we just clicked.
That kind of connection never left me, I was thinking about it when I was in bed with someone else and I had to acknowledge that nothing could beat that warm feeling, anything else was just meaningless and I couldn’t stop feeling like I had to be loyal to that memory, to someone I had officially no relationship with. That cold night, on my way home, I just impulsively started writing the lyrics of the chorus on my cellphone while sitting on my bus, and in no time the song was ready, I had to let all those feelings out!
