{"id":33320,"date":"2018-02-22T13:39:27","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T13:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=33320"},"modified":"2018-02-22T13:39:27","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T13:39:27","slug":"hymner-bicycle-ft-alessandra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2018\/02\/hymner-bicycle-ft-alessandra\/","title":{"rendered":"Hymner – ‘Bicycle’ (ft Alessandra)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This second single from the Swedish duo really hits the mark. Alessandra\u2019s haunting vocal really adds a pained, almost lamenting quality to the song.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It starts with a whisper, reminiscent of the great Stevie Nicks, but soon the melody eats into your brain like musical hypnosis and you start to tap along to the beat. Hymner describe their music as “Tapping your feet whilst crying” which is an apt description. It hints at a juxtaposition of catchy pop and reflective moods. It\u2019s a bit like taking a walk on a cloudy day and finally feeling the warmth of the sun breaking through as a reward.<\/p>\n