Love isn’t always sunshine and rainbows; you will fight, it will get ugly, and eventually, there will come a time when you will need to choose: your relationship or yourself. This familiar situation is what the real-life married couple Mike and Mandy will offer us through their single “Cocoon.” Released on October 11, 2024, this song is a power track that shows the reality of what couples get through in their relationships, narrated through some dreamy pop synths and catchy rhythms accentuated with some awesome bass that gives off that trip-pop vibe.
“Cocoon” opens with a familiar sound that brings in a certain sparkle and glitters through some short piano arpeggios followed by synths and lush guitars that showcase this impressive production from the artists. While the track can be described as something upbeat and more on the positive side when it comes to tone, don’t get fooled, it has a perfect grasp of the situations faced by couples in long-term relationships; the uncertainties, the doubts, and all the unhappy moments were skillfully expressed throughout the song with Mandy’s clear and evocative vocals that added emotional depth and quality to the song.
Another interesting quality of this track is how easily the artist transposes between major and minor keys, which mirrors the ups and downs of a relationship. More importantly, this track is a quality production that gives the song that dreamy and chill vibe while managing to challenge the thoughts of the listeners because of the message that it conveys!
Verdict? This track is a must-listen—a great track! What I loved about this aside from the way the message of this song is laid is the prominence of bass throughout the track. It is funky, which adds a much-needed bounce to the track! What are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on this great release! This is a perfect gift from Mike and Mandy for all those dream-pop/trip-pop enjoyers out there, so connect with them by following their social media accounts! Stream “Cocoon” now!
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About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
