Pale Moon - “Love Me”
Everyone’s favorite Icelandic duo Árni & Nata, aka Pale Moon, are back on the blog with the retro-soul stylings of “Love Me.”
This song is a vintage-tinged whirlwind of aural delights, beginning with a fantastic duet of bass and guitar that form a remarkably satisfying groove. A bouncing beat is utilized to ensure the attention of everyone within earshot, practically guaranteeing your toes to be tapping at only ten seconds deep.
Electric piano fills in any remaining spaces within the arrangement, creating a sonic cloud that gently guides in the breezy vocal performance. And this is where “Love Me” completely wins over the hearts of its listeners, with a vocal hook that consists of the song’s title, packaged inside of a magnificent ear-worm.
Even if you’ve sworn off the potential agony of relationships, “Love Me” will still manage to burrow its way into your soul, igniting the warmth of summer-time romance. Whether you get caught up in its exquisite moments of layered vocals, the playful instances of well-placed cowbell, or the rich, analogue flavor of its production, this is one of your new favorite songs.
Pale Moon adds that “Love Me” is a “naïve, summery love anthem, that tells a story of exploration, love and desire. It’s a journey filled with adventures and memories. At its heart, “Love Me” is a plea for connection, a song that will remind us that, in the end, we are all just searching for love and connection in a world that often feels cold and indifferent.”