Based between the cities of El Paso in Texas and Juarez just over the border in Mexico, Sugar Scars is a new and intriguing project formed by two multi-instrumentalists and DJs. What began as an attempt to blend the contrasting border cultures of these two cities has evolved into a compelling fusion of sounds influenced by diverse cultural backgrounds.
The sound was initially intended to be a clash of ideas influenced by two different border cultures, but the result is a superb and truly original sonic offering that seemed destined to happen. Their music reflects a unique triumph that teaches us that what you think it should be isn’t always true. While they have their own recognisable sound, they refuse to be boxed into any one style or genre in particular, with the band sharing, “Our songs depict an ideal situation on the dance floor with someone that fascinates you, resulting in two becoming one on the dance floor in a moment of bliss.”
Sugar Scars first unveiled their sound to the world earlier this year with their debut single, “Haight,” a track that delivered a blend of shimmering guitars, stuttered beats and airy vocals to create an alluring sound that stitches elements of dream pop and shoegaze, tinged with psychedelic vibes. This charming listening experience was followed up by their sophomore single “Masonic,” further building on their innovative sound and confirming their place in the music scene with a genre-fluid approach.
The band has just dropped their most ambitious project to date; their brand new debut full-length record, Rhythmic Body Reflexes. Lifted from the album, they bring us their new single titled “Miss You,” an uptempo track and superb showcase of their genre-breaking sound.
Serving up a dance-focused sound stitched with echoes of pop writing, “Miss You” offers a truly euphoric listening experience that’s at once mesmeric and energising. Launching straight in, Sugar Scars waste no time in jumping into a full arrangement of driving drums, pulsing bass lines and airy, choral style vocalisations.
Settling into a dance rock style for the verse, smooth vocals flutter above the vibrant arrangement as the ever-present shuffle of percussion maintains a high energy experience from start to finish. Brimming with danceable rhythms, a thick arrangement of guitars and synths and hook-driven vocal leads that channel the aesthetic of bands like MGMT, across the three and a half minutes of the song, the pair lay down an enthralling sound that’s brought to an abrupt end that mirrors the instant impact of the intro. Having won over fans around the world with their debut album, 2024 is shaping up to be a breakout year for this exciting and original new duo.
Listen to Miss You below
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