PSYRUS’s “Hitcher” is able to deftly tie together synth-pop and new wave in a bold new direction. Haunting vocals and sweeping synths unite to make for a track that shifts between sounds, tempos, and even approaches. Hitcher is one of those efforts that continues to provide twists and turns to fans after multiple plays. With Hitcher being one of those earworms that will bury itself deep into the minds of listeners, PSYRUS are able to showcase skillful instrumentation alongside an approach that will get the dance floor popping. The band is able to make a five-plus minute track as interesting on its final note as it was when it began.
PSYRUS “Hitcher” / Facebook
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