Don Aaron (feat. CHERIE SLAYN) : DISTANCE
Don Aaron (feat CHERIE SLAYN)
DISTANCE
Inspired by the separation anxiety that came with the lockdowns as a result of the global pandemic, DISTANCE sounds like it could about a long distance relationship, a couple being way too clingy or just about any scenario that involves yearning for your lover, either way it’s a banging retro-pop bop.
Featuring one half of producer-songwriting duo SLAYN (whose debut album had recently been announced by Singaporean independent label Where Are The Fruits?), CHERIE SLAYN brings slick guest vocals to accompany Don.a.aron’s signature citypop sound.
A tasteful combination of a simple albeit groovy retro-futuristic rhythm section, shimmery synth stabs and Don Aaron’s staple arsenal of ‘80s embellishments paired with the emotive vocal performances from both Don Aaron and CHERIE SLAYN, DISTANCE simultaneously harkens back to the likes of Alexander O’Neal while also reminding me of modern pop powerhoueses such as Ariana Grande or Dua Lipa (à la this year’s Future Nostalgia).
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