"Syncopate," by six-piece New York songwriting collective
Michelle, sounds immediate and timeless. Because the sort gear up to drop their majorly leveled-up second album,
After Dinner We Talk Dreams, in January, they're spreading the message far and wide. And "Syncopate," with its gentle swagger and undeniable dance-pop sensibility, is the message. Unlike their soul-baring slow burner "
Mess U Made," the two-minute "Syncopate" doesn't have a millisecond to spare, cramming in hooks and harmonies from its four vocalists (Emma, Sofia, Layla, and Jamee) and producers (Charlie and Julian). It's mildly nostalgic and totally suited for a bedroom dance party — both make it utterly 2021. —
Patrick Hosken