Synth Single Review: "Heatwave" by Sandor Gavin & Tyconic

Sandor Gavin & Tyconic’s Heatwave is full of ultra-cool vibes as it unfolds. The track starts as a radio station is tuned and bubbling synth creates a summery feeling. The lead synth is chilled out and smooth, gliding as contrasting sunlight bursts from the chiming tones around it. The percussive pulse is dense and steady while the higher notes dance with a melody that unfolds in cool sensations.

The funky notes that wriggle through add a hint of energy before the jazz-inflected lead synth cruises on, calling to mind chaise lounges on pool decks and colorful cocktails. The percussion fades as ringing electric piano tones float like reflections in aquamarine water.

The undergirding pulse returns as a synth floats with disembodied, silky elegance, while a pan-pipe-like series of notes hovers, transporting me to the shade of palm trees and white sands extending in front of me. Tiny notes flash as the lead synth drifts again, slipping with laid-back relaxation, while the drum beat adds a strong guiding principle. The radio tunes past once more as the low end pulsates and silence falls.