New single "Meaningless" by Jay Wires captures the essence of lost love and narcissistic discard with infectious 80s synth vibes.

Synthesist-songwriter Jay Wires dials up catchy electropop infused with human emotion - synthpop art with a human heart.

No one knows how once-meaningful moments can echo in your head quite like the brokenhearted. You can either wallow in misery or, like Jay Wires, you can put them to music in your synth cave and wallow in misery. The latter option is succinctly carried out in a deceptively up-tempo synthpop eulogy to what was.

Gaining a reputation for crafting memorable melodies and wistful soundscapes, emerging artist Jay Wires unveils his latest single, "Meaningless", set to captivate listeners with a poignant narrative of realization and disappointment following the demise of a relationship. Laden with catchy, familiar 80s synth vibes reminiscent of iconic acts like Eurythmics and Erasure, "Meaningless" is a testament to Jay Wires' ability to evoke raw emotions through his unique brand of electronic pop.

"Meaningless" delves into the universal experience of lost love as well as the haunting aftermath of a traumatic breakup with a narcissist. With its irresistible refrain and relatable lyrics, "Meaningless" is poised to resonate deeply with listeners worldwide, but even more so with those who are walking the same path of recovery from narcissistic abuse.

This popwave lament cleanly conveys the vivid picture of heartache with an uncomplicated melody, punctuated with an infectious sing-along chorus that will have you alternately sighing along to subtle, aesthetic chill-inducing strings and tapping your toes to plucky vintage keyboard hooks as you commiserate with Jay Wires, yearning for closure.

Fans of synth-pop and heartfelt songwriting alike will want to add this enchanting track to their playlists, and take a moment to escape the demands of their day to immerse themselves in the experience of the magic of Jay Wires' electropop therapy.

“Meaningless” will be released by Yes Trigger Music on May 17, 2024 and will be available on Bandcamp as well as major streaming platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube.

Pre-save "Meaningless" by Jay Wires here now!

THE GETAWAY (album)

New for 2024, escape with award-winning synthwave synthpop power duo Eric C. Powell + Andrea Powell and drive into the dawn together with new album THE GETAWAY. A collection of 9 outstanding tracks with 2 brand new singles, these are your getaway songs. 

"In this steaming economy which belittles the creative endeavors of indie artists and demands expediency at the sacrifice of quality, we've chosen to defy expectations," say Eric and Andrea. "Spanning from 2021 to 2024, the songs on this album are some of the best we've ever written." All these tracks are available in one release in both digital and physical CD on RetroSynth Records! 

THE GETAWAY (single)

There comes a time when everyone needs a "getaway song". Once again, Eric and Andrea share writing and vocal credits for this synthwave-inspired song that encapsulates the theme of their new album THE GETAWAY.

SATURN (single)

An instrumental from Eric and Andrea, Saturn evokes the journey of a lonely satellite traversing our solar system. Beginning with a simple call of telemetry and victoriously escaping the pull of our planets to explore the vastness of the cosmos. 

Eric C. Powell + Andrea Powell are an award-winning synthpop synthwave power duo. Eric's writing and production embody captivating melodies to delight synth enthusiasts, while Andrea's enchanting vocals express the longing of our hearts while saturating the soul.

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