With a rhythmic looping drum beat, Bridges’ smooth, soulful vocals and dreamy synths, the song radiates comfort and warmth.
The whole album is a masterpiece, and “Motorbike,” with its undeniably catchy sound and endearing lyrics, is my favorite to come off of it. I already said it when Leon Bridges first released the track ahead of the rest of Gold-Diggers Sound, but 2021 deserves to be his biggest year yet. “Motorbike” is the perfect song to soundtrack your summer adventures. Have some fun under the sun with “Solar Power” by Lorde. After two year of self-discovery and sacrifice, ’tis the season to embrace your new self and your youth. TikTok flooded with snippets of the song and people on Instagram used her lyrics as their captions. And people on the internet picked up on it too. Peaches, bliss, aquamarine – she deliberately paints a summer scene bursting with color and flavor. Doing a complete 180 from Melodrama – an album defined by its heartbreak – “Solar Power” burst through the scene as a symbol of fun and healing. Read their descriptions, think it over, and cast your vote for the song of the summer below! LORDE – “SOLAR POWER”Īfter five years of silence from the enigmatic Lorde, fans rejoiced at the release of her song “Solar Power.” And she brought the sun to summer in a yellow two-piece dress and a stripped down anthem to the season, blissfully and gracefully introducing us to her new era. Three of our staff members – Tatum, Nora, and Phil – weighed in on their picks. Check out our previous Picks of the Week here, and make sure to tune in to WERS 88.This summer has seen a lot of great releases, but there can only be one song of the summer. If you're interested in seeing Leon Bridges perform live, you're in luck! Boston is listed as a stop on his upcoming tour, although the date is yet to be determined.Įvery Monday, our music staff brings you a new Pick of The Week, detailing some of our favorite songs. Considering how long the album has been in the works, I am even more excited to see what it has in store. studio where he spent two years living and creating music. The rest of Gold-Diggers Sound will be released on July 23rd. The drama-filled video contrasts with the relaxing and innocent nature of the song but ultimately adds dimension. In a tragic twist, the operation goes awry and the girl accidentally shoots Bridges. In the final scene, the couple attempt to rob a diner. Later, the plot thickens as they practice using a gun and seem to be planning something. They are seen blissfully riding away on his motorbike, dancing and exchanging sweet gestures. Beginning clips show a loving relationship between Bridges and his girlfriend. The music video that accompanies the song was directed by rapper Anderson. "Motorbike" is the perfect feel-good song for the summer. Sonically, there is a steady beat throughout with looping drums and dreamy synth undertones.
With smooth and soulful vocals, he sings about wanting to take off with his girl "on the back of motorbike." It is clear that he would do anything to make her happy and lyrics like "lovers in another life, let me remind you" paint a timeless kind of love. In an interview, Leon Bridges said he wrote the song about "living in the moment and escaping with someone." This theme is captured perfectly by both the lyrics and sound. The album is already off to a strong start with two singles out, including the catchy "Motorbike."ĭIVING INTO THE LYRICS AND SOUND OF "MOTORBIKE" He's also gearing up for the release of his third studio album, Gold-Diggers Sound. Having hailed from Fort Worth, Bridges will represent the artistic legacy of his home state for the next year and tour with the Texas Commission of the Arts. In May, he was named this year's State Musician of Texas by the state legislature.
By Nora Onanian, Web Services CoordinatorĢ021 might just be Leon Bridges' biggest year yet.
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