On the surface, Shape Of Water covering The Weekend appears as a bold, risky move. Yet, once one listens to the final result, it makes sense. Hear us out: there’s something in common between the Manchester-based outfit’s electric rock character and The Weekend’s rich and eclectic sonic universe. Granted, it’s a fine thread, a thread that Shape Of Water uses to further their own sensibility.
Under their guidance, ‘Blinding Lights’ becomes a much more striking and hard-hitting offering: still packed with synths-powered goodness, it’s also propped up with crunchy distortions and alt-rock euphoria. Let’s be clear, Shape Of Water are not reinventing the wheel here, instead focusing on delivering one of The Weekend’s biggest hits to an alternative audience who might not have heard it yet. This reveals a lot about the talented duo’s future vision, one where they are focusing on good vibes and personal authenticity.
Formed by Rox Capriotti and Luca De Falco, Shape Of Water is a long-standing project, originally brewed in Italy and then transplanted to the UK. Their international livery makes them palatable to a global market. Speaking about the single, they explain: “Our cover of Blinding Lights by The Weeknd represents our admiration for a song with an incredibly modern and captivating sound. We felt it aligned seamlessly with the direction of our new music.”
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