"In order to succeed, Arendt theorizes, autocratic leaders need a population that's two things: gullible and cynical. Fighting against fascism, then, requires rigor, skepticism, a belief in human dignity."
"Being in your body and being connected to your desire makes you less pessimistic. I'm interested in a world where people can fuck and at the same time strive to treat each other well."
"Dancing on the Wall 's production, handled by McPherson, dials back the radiant synth riffs and breezy textures of MUNA's self-titled. Instead, these songs get basslines that throb with anxiety and shuffling percussion that trips over its feet as Gavin mourns the carelessness of a distracted lover ('Mary Jane') or bemoans the nerve of a hottie who wants to date anyone but her ('Girl's Girl')."
"More often than condemning the outside world, though, these songs point the blame inward, exposing the stupid things we do when desire hijacks our brain. The title track and 'On Call' pair punchy, deceptively upbeat production with tales of self-delusion and romantic martyrdom;"
Autocratic leaders require a population that is gullible and cynical, and resisting fascism requires rigor, skepticism, and belief in human dignity. A synth-pop trio uses these ideas to shape a darker, more anxious sound on a new album. The album shifts from bright synth riffs and breezy textures toward throbby basslines and shuffling percussion. Lyrics portray distracted lovers, anxious dating dynamics, and self-delusion driven by desire. Several songs use upbeat production to frame romantic martyrdom and internal blame, emphasizing how desire can hijack thinking and lead to harmful choices.
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