Hailing from a small Midwest town, pop newbies Tokyo Slums share their debut single “Why’d You Leave Me Like That”. Feeling strangely familiar yet super comforting, the duo have produced a well-polished single that’s pure liquid gold.
Tinged with electro-beats, “Why’d You Leave Me Like That” is filled with achingly mellow grooves. Dripping with icy synth patterns and pop-focused vocals, the single’s self-reflective lyricism is heartwarmingly confessional. “The song is about learning to cope with loss or even a feeling of loss that I established when my Mom went into a deep depression that eventually turned into Dementia/Alzheimer’s,” explains vocalist Baxter. “I channeled that into unhealthy coping and am still learning better ways to help me through the hard times.”
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Padded with hearty drum thuds and awash with emotional sincerity, Tokyo Slums have constructed a winning formula with this debut. Made up of vocalist/guitarist Baxter and drummer Jace, the duo are dusting off musical rocks and crafting them into pop gems. This is an addictive debut, leaving you craving a whole lot more.
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