Junior Varsity “New York” Review

Junior Varsity’s newest single, “New York,” is a modern love song that fits perfectly within the current indie revival that rebirthed the sounds of bands like Bloc Party and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Released on Oct. 11, “New York” is eerily nostalgic, drawing on the sickeningly familiar one-month love story. Quick, confusing, and vibrant, the song mimics the complexity of falling for someone in the bustling city of New York. The vocalists achieve miscommunication by blending their voices into unified lines, making it unclear whether they are speaking to each other or expressing their thoughts individually. In the troughs of heartbreak, the vague lyrics acknowledge the mixed experience of understanding yet rejecting that you say you don’t want it. The wind tunnel of lust is hard to exit, and “New York” puts you right back into the spot you thought you had left. Watch for the Junior Varsity trio as they build on their unique sound and speak to the brief, fleeting, modern-day love story.

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