Newcomers pager are a Liverpool-based production duo formed by Jay State and Matt Davies, arriving onto the music scene with their debut single, “Does Barry Manilow Know That You Raid His Wardrobe?” Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, pager brings a fresh sound and experimental approach that blends elements of hyperpop, pop punk and emo rock.
With their debut single, pager showcases their knack for crafting infectious melodies, confessional lyrics and vibrant arrangement, delivering a compelling listening experience that thrills from start to finish. Clocking in at a brisk two and a half minutes, “Does Barry Manilow Know That You Raid His Wardrobe?” wastes no time in making its mark, serving up a bright and playful fusion of styles.
Driven by autotuned vocals, emotive emo guitar tones and glitchy hyperpop vocal chops, the single drips an electrifying energy that’s impossible to ignore. Opened with filtered instrumental tones riding a softly snapping beat, smooth vocals float above to spin delicate melodies wrapped in gently processing to craft a colourful pop-focused experience.
The punch of the bass line injects instant energy as the song takes one of many twists and turns before flowing into soothing guitar-driven moments. Pairing memorable hooks with uptempo, danceable rhythms all filtered through pager’s highly original sonic lens, “Does Barry Manilow Know That You Raid His Wardrobe?” offers a truly engaging sound unlike anything else.
Firmly putting pager on the map of exciting new artists to rise from the UK this year, we can’t wait to see what pager has in store next for the rest of 2024 and beyond. Despite being their first official release, Jay and Matt have been working on their shared sonic vision behind the scenes, building a formidable catalogue of songs via remote file-sharing.
Listen to Does Barry Manilow Know That You Raid His Wardrobe? below
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