DE’WAYNE’s third album ‘june’ explodes out of the gate with ‘lady lady’, a bright, bold slab of 70s/80s-style synth-rock that practically begs to be played at full volume. It’s the perfect opener for a record that’s all about maximalism, swagger and, crucially, fun.
Title-track ‘june’ follows, still drenched in vintage textures but switching up the mood. Throughout the album, DE’WAYNE commits completely to this technicolour retro-pop vision – think the neon-soaked ambition of Conan Gray’s recent 80s homage, but shot through with rock star grit.
‘Highway Robbery’ is another highlight, built on finger snaps and slinky percussion, with DE’WAYNE sounding like he’s having the time of his life. That sense of unfiltered joy is contagious; you can practically hear the grin in his voice as he barrels through track after track.
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