Battlemode Exude Harmonious Heartbreak With ‘Playlist’
When relationships end, the only things left behind are material possessions. These can be physical gifts of some sort or what the former significant other left behind. Sometimes, they can be a sentimental array of songs with each tune sparking a vivid memory. Boston chiptune pop trio Battlemode know this feeling and they transitioned it into a gem of a single with “Playlist”. This synth-laden banger is officially out today (July 19) with an upbeat structure counteracting the heartbroken lyrics.
For those not familiar with the chiptune genre, it’s a type of electronic music that features the use of a Game Boy an as instrument. As Battlemode, Astro Logique handles that role while Sam Mulligan shreds on guitar and Biff LeCup plays the violin, keyboard and aerophone. The band’s collective vocal delivery embraces harmony in excellent fashion with each member either alternating or uniting in that aspect.
“‘Playlist’ deals with a breakup or loss through music, and how songs and other unsuspecting things remind you of significant times in your life,” Logique says about the single. “The idea of having a love song about a playlist — something that exists in a digital format — also plays off of the idea of what our music’s message could be: We make digital music but still have a human touch, with Biff’s humanized instruments and Sam playing his guitar riffs. Musically, ‘Playlist’ is all about mixing chiptune and pop to create a modern, 8-bit, original hit.”
In support of the new jam, Battlemode has a bunch of shows happening this summer with their next gig being on July 22 at 8pm at the Silhouette Lounge on 200 Brighton Avenue in Allston. One notable date for the upcoming run is at the Somerville Theatre in the heart of Davis Square on September 15 before a screening of the ’90s cult flick Hackers as part of “Hack the Planet Day”. For all the chances to check this unique act out in a live setting, log onto the shows page on their website. In the meantime, press play on the link below and give “Playlist” a listen.
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