Neontown are an irresistible pop duo based in Leeds with an ear for a fantastic hit. Producers/writers Jac and Aure are the nucleons behind the infectious tunes, and started collaborating in the lockdown period, quickly crafting and developing a unique sound. Their signature offering consists of late-noughties pop fused with contemporary dance, and it’s received a warm reception.
Their latest single “Eyes On Me” showcases this sound perfectly. Thumping drums create a playful but energetic sound. On top, heartwarming synths produce a colourful pot of melodies and work hand in glove with infectious vocal lines. These vocal lines are energetic and huge-sound, turning the track into a dance anthem.
Discussing the single the pair explains:“The writing session for ‘Eyes On Me’ was very unexpected. We didn’t really sit down to write the song, we were really just playing with words over an old instrumental track we had. Next thing we know, after 10 minutes we had a whole chorus for a new song and we were just so obsessed with it that we wanted to finish it as soon as possible. For some reason, it is so easy to write songs that are not personal experiences but it’s more like we are playing a character. We recorded it and after we got the final master back we scrapped our next release plan and we were like “This is so gonna be the next single”. The track is about going out, dancing with strangers to make someone jealous ’cause you know they’re there, watching you. We’re not sure what really inspired us for this particular track as it was such an unexpected writing session and we really just rolled with it!”
Inspired by Owl City, Zedd Kesha and The Veronica’s, the band began releasing in 2020 and have not looked back since. Their innate ability to craft carefully constructed melodies over driving dance rhythms places them within a league of their own. Watch this space.
