The Plastic Cherries - “On The Moon”

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If you crave the classic vibes of the early ‘70s, you need to drop whatever you’re doing and check out “On The Moon,” the latest single from Salt Lake City-based The Plastic Cherries.

From Elton John to The Rolling Stones, “On The Moon” is crammed to its capacity with harmonious fervor. The tune begins with the full band, immediately hitting you with a tape-warbled, ear-worm melody from the electric guitar. Piano notes are generously pounded out as the bass and drums hammer down a sturdy foundation. It’s the kind of song that you play in order get yourself pumped for the weekend; whether you’re headed out for a night on the town or simply throwing on pajamas to watch Netflix, “On The Moon” will take you all the way.

Akin to Melody’s Echo Chamber, the vocals of Shelby Maddock enter your ears in a dreamy, Blondie-esque manner, which brilliantly suit the production. The subject matter is, quite literally, out of this world, as it melodically broadcasts the details of a dance party on the moon. And though we are quite certain it’s a metaphor, one cannot help to imagine this song playing in some underground, lunar nightclub.

“On The Moon” is filled with dynamic twists and turns, most notably just past its midpoint, when the layers peel away to reveal the fantastic guitar that we mentioned earlier. Complete with a booming kick drum and thunderous handclaps, we can already imagine the insane level of crowd participation this section likely induces. But The Plastic Cherries don’t leave you hanging for too long, bringing it back into full swing with an entire horn section.

There’s a great deal of musical ground covered within “On The Moon,” from its retro-imbued production to its Dandy Warhols-tinged chorus. Essentially, the only thing standing between you and your next favorite modern psychedelic tune is the play button.

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