Wide Awake, the debut single by London-based A Thousand Mad Things, dives headfirst into the dark waters of cold wave and dark pop. Driven by pulsating synths and claustrophobic tension, the track steadily builds to a soaring climax that mirrors emotional release. Lyrically raw and emotionally charged, it captures the struggle of maintaining composure under relentless inner pressure. Fans of ’80s synth melancholia will find familiar solace here — a stellar first offering that promises even greater things ahead.
William Barradale’s project is one to keep a close eye on.
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