"Streetlights Are Lonely" by Frend

A wonderful breeze of alternative pop blows in from Liverpool and lands in our blog, so to speak, where it runs riot in synthwave style and occasionally exudes a touch of 80s charm. The musician calls himself Frend and impresses with fresh, nostalgic sounds.

The soulful tale of a romantic encounter is the theme of his latest release, "Streetlights Are Lonely."  From snow-covered bridges to lonely streetlights that only wake up at night, he brings the narrative to life. The loneliness of the streetlights and the automatic holding of the other person suggest a fusion of loneliness and newly discovered intimacy, showing how fleeting and precious such moments are - humanly complex emotions between hope and melancholy.

Musically, as mentioned at the beginning, we move in the New Synthwave genre of the 2020s and get our money's worth. The arrangements are varied, and the vocals characterize the mood and the entire song. "Streetlights Are Lonely" doesn't need a second attempt; it convinces straight away. The separation of verse and chorus, as well as the breaks, show a good structure and set the musical shelf life to infinity. "Streetlights Are Lonely" by Frend is definitely something for many playlists, not just genre-based ones.

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