“CAUSING A COMMOTION” By The New Citizen Kane (EP)

In the emotive electronic music scene, not many artists tell a story with nostalgia like The New Citizen Kane (Kane Luke). With the release of his new EP, “Causing A Commotion,” Kane lets listeners step into a spectacular, late-summer soundscape infused with sultry disco, house-infused remakes, and even some sad undertones. His new collection, which is out to the world on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and all other streaming platforms, serves as a bright glimpse into his forthcoming multi-sensorial project, “PSYCHEDELIKA,” which is set to release this Fall.

The EP features Kane’s electrifying single “Subconscious,” which is a two-part single on the themes of vulnerability and desire. The single describes the exhilarating chaos of falling for someone out of the blue. “Subconscious” is divided into The Reason Radio Mix and The Primordial Radio Mix. Both mixes elegantly capture the pull between the urge to act and the need for logic. The human mind and heart’s two forces are represented in this song, which creates a captivating aural contradiction. This division not only allows for sound creativity; it is a sentiment many people can empathize with, which makes “Subconscious” a great theme song for nights spent driving or dancing under the neon lights, as well as quiet reflective mornings.

However, this isn’t a one-song-wonders scenario, as this artist, Kane, is well-rounded. “San Diego (Synthphonica Radio Mix)”, along with “Ratbag Joy”, further attune to Kane’s dedicated fanbase, as the songs are, to a certain degree, rich alt-pop with hints of electronic indulgence on the beats to a degree. Along with the rhythmic feel to the songs, there is danceability and a slightly bittersweet feel to the songs. Kane's new song “Bubble Gum Hot” goes further and examines the short-lived pleasures of fantasies, vividly explained as sweet and fizzy. The title song “Causing A Commotion” is a rhythmic piece of the E.P. and serves lively disco beats while demonstrating Kane's narrative with a rich romp of infectious beats. To complete the E.P. is the artist's reinterpretation of “Hearts Aren’t Made Of Wood 25.” This piece serves as a portal to the past and the present, and grants old listeners a sense of nostalgia.   

The E.P. is the further and new direction Kane has taken. The new song serves as a step further in the production area, which Kane has further perfected with every new release, and with the new E.P., we see a shift in the sonic world Kane has made. After the introspective world of the Could Have Been EP, together with the acclaimed release The Tales Of Morpheus, Kane has been on a bold and deeper route, which is a welcome shift out of the expected. His ability to transform iconic moments like the house-infused reinterpretation of Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody” into fresh, hypnotic experiences showcases a producer and songwriter at the height of his creative dexterity.

”Causing A Commotion” is both a stand-alone work and a prelude to something much bigger. This piece serves a dual purpose. While piquing interest with a mere taste of what's to come with PSYCHEDELIKA, the prelude simultaneously satisfies the present with a sparkle and rhythm that embodies the feel of summer. The dual purpose is both completing and illuminating. The EP serves as a celebration but also a trail of promises that hint toward something much more profound. The world awaits.

The New Citizen Kane is still widely recognized for his electronic and disco releases. His work doesn't follow the typical mainstream structure and instead carves a new path to tell a story, avoiding any trends. Through sound, they build mythologies, and with his work, he creates a world that listeners can physically feel. The EP is available for any listener and sparks an emotional response, one that Kane manages to capture within his work. The EP is an experience, a journey inviting listeners to bask under the summer sky. Stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else where great music can be found, and step into the world.

Written by Manuel