London-based dream-pop and indietronica duo High Jump are set to enchant audiences with their latest single, ‘Tide Away’, featuring the soulful vocals of Jamie Maier from the band Tungz. Scheduled for release on February 16th via Tip Top Recordings, the track offers a glimpse into their forthcoming debut EP, showcasing the band's signature electronic dream-pop sound that has been making waves across press and Spotify editorial playlists.
Comprised of Harry Martin and Rick Holland, High Jump has been steadily building a reputation for their atmospheric and musically rich soundscapes. Their music, characterized by hypnotic beats, ethereal production, and a fusion of guitar and synth jams, transports listeners to otherworldly realms reminiscent of early Jungle with elements of Mount Kimbie, Jai Paul, and SOHN.
Mixed by Max Cooke (known for his work with GoodBooks and Ellie Goulding), ‘Tide Away’ marks a departure from the upbeat ambience of their previous singles, opting for a more textured and emotive approach. With muted beats and bright, jangling guitar tones, the track creates a pillowy yet vibrant sonic landscape, perfectly complemented by Maier’s soulful vocals.
Martin and Holland share insight into the creation of the single, revealing that Martin initially crafted the song at the piano, drawing inspiration from artists like Frank Ocean and James Blake. The track, which maintains an intimately first-person narrative feel, evolved organically, with Maier’s vocals adding a layer of depth and grit to the arrangement. Lyrically, ‘Tide Away’ explores themes of over-nostalgia and the complexities of reconciling childhood memories with adult perspectives, drawing from personal experiences and reflections.
The duo’s debut singles, ‘M2K’ and ‘CLIIAL’, released in 2023, received acclaim from Spotify’s ‘Fresh Finds’ and various tastemaker playlisting and blogs, including Atwood Magazine and Glamglare. With ‘Tide Away’ serving as the lead single from their upcoming EP, High Jump promises a series of releases throughout 2024, inviting listeners on a hypnotic journey through their captivating musical universe.
As anticipation mounts for the debut EP, High Jump’s latest offering, ‘Tide Away’, sets the stage for what promises to be an immersive and introspective sonic experience, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its enchanting melodies and poignant lyricism.
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