Wotts is back with โsinking IIโ, and letโs just sayโitโs a total vibe shift. This Ottawa indie-pop duo, known for their dreamy yet infectious sound, has taken their November 2024 single โsinkingโ and flipped it on its head. Inspired by the lush soundscapes of Tame Impala and Gorillaz, this remix ditches the twangy guitars for an 80s-style synth-heavy glow-up, packed with shimmering textures, reverb-drenched layers, and a beat that hits like a slow-burning neon fever dream.
From the first note, โsinking IIโ wraps you in a vaporous, floating atmosphere, like drifting through a midnight cityscape with nothing but flickering streetlights and your own thoughts for company. Then, just as youโre lost in the haze, the beat kicks inโhard. The song pulses and sways, wrapping around you like a warm, melancholic embrace, while Jayemโs voice remains soft, relaxed, and effortlessly cool. It washes over you, seeping into your bones before you even realize youโve hit repeat.
Lyrically, โsinking IIโ takes a turn for the bittersweet. While the original was about losing yourself, this version shifts focus to losing othersโa reflection of the not-so-great moments the duo faced last year. Lines like โThatโs the way that we all go, all go / Thatโs the way, guess we all fall downโ hit differently when backed by swelling synths and cavernous echoes, creating a sound that feels nostalgic yet eerily fresh. It makes you sway, contemplate life, and maybe, just maybe, text that one person you shouldnโt.
With promises of bolder sonic swings in 2025, Wotts is not here to play it safe. Britpop, guitars, and randomness? Count us in. Stay in the loop.
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Photo Credit: Rainbow Studios, Eric Dolan
Review by: Naomi Joan