Behind the shimmering synths and carefully constructed textures in the music of LunaRover lies a creative partnership more than a decade in the making. Hailing from Silver Spring, Maryland, the project brings together longtime collaborators Ben Pelletier and Kevin Rieth, whose shared musical language has flourished into an exciting alternative pop sound.
As co-producers, the pair fuse vintage aesthetics with modern vibes, leaning into synth-tinged arrangements and emotionally compelling themes that mark their work with both energy and immersive quality. Making their entrance at the end of last year, they released their debut single “Chimera,” a track that introduced LunaRover’s sonic outing in emphatic fashion.
Nodding to the grooves and melodies of 80s icons like Duran Duran and Tears for Fears, it paired retro synth work with modern production, channelling the emotional fallout of failed relationships into something that felt both melancholic and hopeful. Now LunaRover are back with their latest release, bringing us their brand new sophomore single titled “Fountains,” a song that blends storytelling with an intricately layered soundscape.
Drawing inspiration from both the timeless melodies of the Beatles and the cinematic textures of M83, “Fountains” is a track built around old and new, heartbreak and healing, nostalgia and forward motion. It’s an expansive listen with a personal context, led by Kevin Rieth’s vocal performance that floats across the track’s dreamy instrumentation. Kicked off by the plucks of jangly guitar notes, the snap of drums and soft punch of bass sets the track in motion with a mellow groove and colourful arrangement as smooth vocal leads drift in to thread alluring melodies above.
Gliding with the roll of lively percussion and moments of spacey vocal processing, the track progresses with shifting instrumentation from the gentle pulse of struck notes to the fuzzy lead guitar licks. Instantly memorable vocal melodies furnish the song with accessible pop appeal while moody passages of hazy textures cast a dreamy moment before the finale arrives with one last chorus of their charming songwriting and invigorating indiegalactic sound.
Going from strength to strength on their second outing, LunaRover delivers another highly original and thoroughly enjoyable jam that distils their shared creative vision into a stellar sonic cocktail. As they continue to shine on their latest musical endeavour, LunaRover are sure to win over countless fans around the world with their sensational musical output.
Listen to Fountains below
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