POPUP CINEMA EP (INCL. KELPE RMX) by TROPICS

Lead track ‘Popup Cinema’ is hinging on a melancholy vocal couplet over a simple chord sequence on Rhodes, while ‘Invitation’ is upbeat and coated in an ‘80s sheen, calling to mind the sunshine pop textures of John Talabot or even Phoenix, blended with the kind of electro funk feel you might find on a record by Rufus or The System, with the orchestral stabs mercifully replaced by cut up elements of Tropics’ own voice. ‘Ophelia’ is a mini epic, a strong vocal melody combined with a crafted fully realized arrangement. Finally, Kelpe’s remix of ‘Popup Cinema’ is taking on board the more organic elements in Tropics original, and combining them with his own tougher, tighter sound on the organ and the kick, chopping and scattering the vocal, before finally dropping the vocal hook.