If you are looking to listen to a track that has a relatable message along with some dreamlike synth sounds and smooth voices that complement one another like rainy days and watching movies, then look no further than today's release from Sydney's Salarymen.
The duo are following up on their second single 'That Man' and have continued to provide listeners with an aesthetic that takes you to a place of soaring synth sounds and smooth melodies that creates a sense of relaxation in the soul as the duo's connection makes itself known in the music they make.
The genre-bending duet masterfully combines elements of 70s pop and modern indie rock, taking inspiration from the likes of Arcade Fire, Foxygen and Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood. From the get-go, the track's bright, boppy synth riff commands the listener's attention, supported by a groovy bassline and layers of distorted guitars.
Thom describes the inspiration behind 'Runaway' - "At its heart, Runaway is our take on a cheesy love song. The world is going through some scary times at the moment, and this year has been very overwhelming - this song is about desperately wanting to be free of that. With the accompanying visuals, we really wanted to channel this idea of escapism and give the impression of being in a dream."
Renee adds, "From a production perspective, we also really challenged ourselves to explore new territory for this track, and bought some new analogue synths especially for it. At one point, we had so many individual instrumental tracks in the file, that Thom's computer shut down - so I think we achieved our goal."
Check out the music video for Runaway directed by Todd Stephen Logan.