It's Love at First Listen in Sophie Powers and kets4eki's "Woah!!"
Alt-pop artist Sophie Powers makes a dynamic return with her latest single, "Woah!!." This time, she's joined forces with indie alt-pop artist kets4eki, resulting in a unique and high-energy track. The single is a thrilling blend of playful lyrics, digi-core synths, and lively beats reminiscent of a neon-lit arcade game.
"Woah!!" opens with a deep, looming bass and an angelic chorus of vocal harmonies coated in warped, cyberpunk effects. The track then switches over to a sonic space full of twinkling synth patterns and Power's sultry yet ethereal vocals crooning over the mesmerizing production. "This could be a big problem / We're both in and over our heads / I don't listen to warnings / Close my eyes, and I drop instead," she sings. Realizing she can no longer pretend and hide her feelings, she admits she's scared to fall in love but can no longer help herself. The candy-coated track then explodes into an endorphin-rushing, heart-racing chorus, with the smitten singer serenading the listener and pushing them down a rabbit hole of kaleidoscopic sonics.
"I'm a romantic. I believe that true love at first sight is real. And honestly, that's what this song is supposed to represent: The initial "woah" moment," shares Powers on her new single. "But I'm also a realist. I know that sometimes, no matter how special you think someone is, life can get in the way. Kets4eki does an awesome job discussing relatable current-day relationship struggles. He really brings that real factor to the song. I, meanwhile, am in a fantasy world of my own on the chorus. Luckily, reality hits me hard on the bridge. I guess my all-in-or-nothing personality has really done a number on my dating life… oh well! I get to write songs like this because of it :)"
The release of Powers' forthcoming EP, Glitch, out July 12, is just the beginning. The rising star is also gearing up for a North American summer headline run, 'The Glitch Tour.' Starting in Los Angeles, the tour will hit major cities like Philadelphia and New York before concluding in Powers' hometown of Toronto. But that's not all. She is also set to perform in the UK, joining a stacked triple bill alongside PVRIS and Scene Queen, starting May 12 in Manchester and continuing to Glasgow, Birmingham, and London.
"If Vanellope Von Schweetz from 'Wreck-It Ralph' had a playlist, it would be this EP," says Powers on her forthcoming project. "Full of fast-paced hyperpop, industrial, and pop-punk sounds, it's the perfect record for summer '24! The listener needs to be ready to hear this EP, as it tackles topics such as ARFID, depression, anxiety, breakups, ADHD, love, and navigating life as a teen today. With technology having changed so much in the past 15 years, the visuals and aesthetics tie in nostalgic and pixelated graphics from my childhood, alongside the tech we see today. That's where the 'player ready?' pixelated video-game storyline fits in. The listener should be ready for a blast from the past and launch into the future. This is my last year of being a teen. I might as well go out with a bang!"
Watch the "Woah!!" video below:
