In a world where K-pop has seemingly taken over with its never-ending stream of tailor-made girl and boy bands, we don’t often get to hear more of the alternative sounds coming out of South Korea. Well, this is where Seoul duo The Expo have stepped in to fill that gap in our lives with ‘Eclipse’. Although this is only their debut single, this highly promising outfit is making a significant introduction.
From the opening moments of ‘Eclipse’, The Expo firmly position themselves between 80s new wave, 90s indie and 70s pop-rock. Those reverberated, shattered guitars are reminiscent of The Smiths’ iconic ‘How Soon Is Now?’ and the bold vocal performance is giving Tears For Fears meets David Bowie vibes. Underpinning it all is a confident rhythm section that adds a danceable, upbeat element akin to the original feel-good kings Duran Duran.
Evidently, The Expo pair have submerged themselves in some excellent listening habits. Yet, ‘Eclipse’ isn’t simply about replicating these tried and true sounds, rather it’s a tasteful revival for a modern age. It’s an authenticity that can be so easily lost amongst the shuffle of AI-generated tunes, over-done production and chasing the trends. It all comes down to the band’s ethos to create timeless music.
‘Eclipse’ begs for repeated listens that will reveal a deeper, more human message with each spin. It might not exactly be protest music, but The Expo are very much making a stand against disposable consumerism with this indie rock-pop gem.
You can also listen to ‘Eclipse’ in our Indie Rockers playlist.
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