I hadn't heard of Years & Years before finding this track, and the first thing that struck me was how similar they sounded to Bondax, which explains why I liked the song so much. The beats with strong vocals (Olly Alexander) and poignant melodies ("And oh, oh, oh / I was a king under your control") reminded me of tracks like 'Giving It All' and 'All I See' by Bondax.
In 2014, the group signed to Polydor Records and released their EP 'Take Shelter', which went straight to number 1 on the iTunes UK Electronic Singles Chart, so I wouldn't be surprised if this track was equally as successful when it's released on the 1st of March. They were also shortlisted in December 2014 for the BBC's Sound of 2015 list, and were recently announced as the top ranked artist in January 2015.
If being in a band wasn't enough, frontman and keyboard player 'Olly Alexander' is also a successful script writer and actor. He has starred in roles such as Peter, in the West End play 'Peter and Alice', alongside some British gems like Judi Dench. Another appearance was in the Channel 4 hit series 'Skins', which aired in July 2013. This would explain why the video was shot in a very cinematic way, with Alexander being the key character and the dramatic choreography reflecting the narrative of the song.
Overall, this track left me pressing the replay button and had an unanticipated effect on how much I appreciate new and upcoming electronica based music.
Hannah Jolley
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