On Happy (We’ll Never Be), 3D Friends are able to create a laid-back dance track that ties together Savage Garden, Depeche Mode and mid-oughts emo music into a delectable package. The charisma of the band’s vocals stands out above the taut instrumentation. This blending of masterfully arranged synths, chunky bass lines, and a smooth production makes it easy to imagine the single garnering heavy airplay. The bit of an instrumental section observed at the 2:15 mark is precisely what is needed to refresh listeners and have the track ending as emphatically as it began.
We previously covered 3D Friends’ Summer Break EP back in 2014.
3D Friends – Happy (We’ll Never Be) / Domain / Facebook
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