New Zealand indie-pop duo Foley are making heartache irresistible with their new single, “Fever.” As one of the highlights of their album, “That’s Life, Baby!,” this exuberant disco-pop anthem shows that even unreciprocated love can have a danceable rhythm.
From the start of the track “Fever,” it’s evident that Foley has created something special. The pulsating electro-pop production builds the layers around it, bursting with bright synths and glittering disco elements that demand you move. But under the bubblegum-bubble exterior hides a tale of yearning and lust and the bittersweet ache of being in love with someone you think doesn’t love you back. The song’s name is a cheeky nod to this duality, evoking both the feverish intensity of an all-consuming crush and the undeniable energy of a track that lingers long.
The vocals of lead singer Ash Wallace are positively spellbinding, capturing the effortless crossover pop charisma of Sabrina Carpenter but with that inimitable Kiwi twist. Her voice floats effortlessly on top of the infectious beat, balancing vulnerability and inescapable confidence. The juxtaposition of her emotive delivery with the high-energy production creates tension that keeps listeners glued to the songs, stuck between the desire to cry and the desire to dance.
“Fever” is a testament to Foley’s sharpened storytelling and irresistible melodies. It’s a song that understands the complexity of emotions and how the sting of unreturned love can be electric under the right lights, on the right dance floor, and music playing in the background.
With “Fever,” Foley shows that pop doesn’t have to decide between depth and fun as it can have both. So, if you’re dancing through heartbreak, determined to keep your head up high, or coming home from a night out looking for your next feel-good anthem, this is the one for you.
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