Psymon Spine — Head Body Connector (Northern Sky)

Psymon Spine — Head Body Connector
Northern Sky

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My head is spinning. The effects of Psymon Spine’s latest masterpiece, Head Body Connector journeys into bold territory of dance ecstasy and laced synth-guitar jet fuel that hurdles you out into the cosmos while turning each star into disco balls.

Psymon Spine makes the connection personal and pulls in multi-genre elements that blur and shape the music in new and powerful ways. “Boys” and “Wizard Acid” bring you into their story and set the stage with crystalline effects and intoxic beats. Lyrically, the songs send you through portals and into strange worlds.

“Antimatter Kid” blows the lid off the roof. What feels inspired by a combination between Thomas Dolby, Oingo Boingo and a plethora of early 1980s New Wave, the song pushes forward like a John Hughes acid trip if that one sheet came from Casablanca’s offices. The joyride hits the apex of the song and catapults you out into the universe. As the song transforms from proto punk viva Sique Sique Sputnik into a nu-disco escapade, you feel weightless until gravity comes crashing down, sending you into a dance frenzy. The grooves are massive! I believe in 21st Century speak. . . “When the track drops!”

The quirky nudges to ‘80s aural fashion is used as leaping points into post-21st Century musical science fiction. It’s an escape from modern society while grabbing onto it with both hands and shaking it back and forth. 

“So Far Away” is crystalline that gives off Sarah Cracknell reflections. You just want to close your eyes and get as far away from reality as you can. Head Body Connector compiles a package that speaks volumes to how dance music should be expansive, intelligent and brave. But most importantly, Head Body Connector is fun! Look out !!! and Flaming Lips, you have a contender for the weird all wrapped up in platform shoes.