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!

A bit more about Luke Rhodes

Luke Rhodes is a Pop-RnB singer and producer. His work is characterized by an energic style and self-esteem and retaliation lyrics. Born and raised in Italy, he started to play the guitar and sing at the age of six, learning by himself, and during his teen years, he started to write and produce his own music. In 2023 he embraces the 80s revival with the comeback of dance influences in the pop mainstream scene, releasing groovy tunes with a light-hearted soul and a retro energic style.

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Lyrics

I could feel

I could feel a strong

Connection

We've been just talking

We've been just waking

Take me there

I feel some kind of shame

But I can't help it

I'm loyal to something

That doesn't exists

And now I'm living in a

Living in a bad loop

Honey maybe

Honey maybe we should

See what's next for us

I’m ready

I won't admit

I've been waiting for you

I'm holding a

Reservation for two

And no one's at the door

I feel so dumb

In someone else’s skin

‘cause I'm not capable of feeling half of what we had

I've lost my mind

Am I just tripping

I swear I ain't that high

But since we met

I'm craving more of our

Connection

We've been just talking

We've been just waking

Baby yet

I could feel

I could feel a strong

Connection

One kiss, I'm locked in

Gimme that back please

Take me there

When we had

When we had

Each other's

Back when I was there

I wasn't that sure

I love that you were not afraid

To show affection

But now I'm living in a

Living in a bad loop

Honey maybe

Honey maybe we should

See what's next for us

I’m ready

I won't admit

I've been waiting for you

I'm holding a

Reservation for two

And no one's at the door

I feel so dumb

In someone else's skin

Cause I'm not capable of feeling half of what we had

I've lost my mind

Am I just tripping

You're making me feel high

'cause since we met

I'm craving more of our

Connection

We've been just talking

We've been just waking

Baby yet

I could feel

I could feel a strong

Connection

One kiss, I'm locked in

Gimme that back please

Take me there

When we had

When we had

Each other's back

We had each other's back

Oh, we had

Connection

Ooh oh oh

When we had

When we had