If the impending dissolution of Hall & Oates has left you questioning whether life is still worth living, perhaps you just need another duo to believe in. The Trouble Seekers, Kevin McGovern and Hillary Burton, return with what is already their ninth single. In the duo's patented style, "Not Like U" mixes together elements of dark new wave, experimental synth-punk, and jagged-edged pop to create a retro-futuristic concoction that sounds like nothing else that's out there. As always, both artists succeed in merging their singing voices and creative visions. "Not Like U" sounds like something you might have heard in a 1980s dark waver dance club if you had stepped through a portal into the future. I love the atmosphere this song creates in just a little over three minutes. It builds an air of gloom and anxiety, yet it also delivers plenty of punch and high-quality hooks. And how amazing is that artwork? If you're seeking some dark wave/post-punk that's a cut above, I urge you to track down "Not Like U" and the entire Trouble Seekers discography.
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