Having followed Heron‘s journey so far through his singles ‘Transcendental Meditation’, ‘Read My Mind’ and ‘Dead To It’, we’ve become accustomed to being pleasantly surprised by each release. This artist’s penchant for reinvention shines through once again in his newest track ‘Paradigm’, a kaleidoscopic and adventurous synth-pop soundscape that continues to propel Heron‘s project forward.
This new single opens with cosmic synth layers, setting the tone for this dreamy yet energising listen as it moves through phases of transformation and self-discovery. The looping patterns mirror life’s cyclical nature, yet as the song progresses, the breezy, groove-inspired tempo change conveys how one can break out of old habits. Of course, nothing changes without us wanting it to and that determination can be heard in Heron‘s confident vocals, which act like a woozy spirit guide through the track’s understated twists and turns.
The luscious and sympathetic production also highlights each intricate detail, such as the subtle psychedelic palette, akin to The Beatles’ late-60s era. Although we’ve picked up on some retro flair, ‘Paradigm’ isn’t wholly set in the past, present or future; its combination of shimmering synths, pulsating beats and a clutter-free arrangement places this track beyond the scope of easy labelling. For sure, there’s dream-pop, synth-pop, alt-rock and psychedelic textures, but it all comes together as something undeniably fresh and original.
What more is there to say than Heron just can’t miss! We seriously can’t wait to hear the next piece of his Underground Sky project.
You can also listen to ‘Paradigm’ in our Shades of Pop and Outsiders Club playlists.
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