Phoenix
Three Penny, 2021
8/10
An electronic duo from Seattle consisting of Vanessa Littrell and Bowman Littrell, the mother son combination illustrate a penchant for pulsating melodies and energetic pop ideas in their synth focused formula.
“Shackles” leads the album with warm synth as flowing electro-pop enters with soulful and bright vocals from Vanessa that guide the club friendly spirit, and “Change It” follows with an inviting buzzing that recruits an infectious beat amid very precise instrumentation from Bowman.
“Safe” occupies the middle spot and trims the pace back with soothing vocals alongside frisky yet cautious electronica, while “New Dawn” offers some of the best singing in a bouncy, animated landscape of timeless dance appeal. “Rise” exits the listen with firm hand clapping as repetition is used strategically and memorably where the pair mesmerize with their ‘80s nods.
An extremely fun and easy to digest EP, Sugar Addikt welcome synth-rock and New Wave influences into their thriving brand of electro-pop that, with any luck, won’t end on this first collaboration.
Travels well with: Pikefruit- Inflorescence; The Pink Dust- Dark Seas