The gorgeous track “Past Lives” is a surefire success from Kekko, the Singapore-based husband/wife duo Tim Kekko and Cherie Kekko. The track confidently shows a mixture of shoegaze and dream-pop, the initial gauzy guitars unfolding gently into Cherie Kekko’s angelic vocal touch. The touch of synths during the chorus – “just close your eyes,” – is comfortingly melodic and replay-inducing. The mid-section bridge sees flourishing, lush synths alongside wordless vocals, reminding fondly of Beach House, before transitioning back into a rock-friendly fervor. Captivating throughout, “Past Lives” is among the most melodic rock singles of the year thus far.
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