{"id":68089,"date":"2021-03-02T11:56:44","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T11:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=68089"},"modified":"2021-03-02T12:15:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T12:15:21","slug":"its-ok-not-to-be-ok-is-the-name-of-the-latest-single-from-synthpop-duo-the-rude-awakening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2021\/03\/its-ok-not-to-be-ok-is-the-name-of-the-latest-single-from-synthpop-duo-the-rude-awakening\/","title":{"rendered":"‘It’s Ok Not to Be Ok’ Is The Name Of The Latest Single From Synthpop Duo, The Rude Awakening"},"content":{"rendered":"

Out on March 10, ‘It’s Ok Not to be Ok’ is the new single from The Rude Awakening. The track is a timely release from the UK synth duo, as they examine the psychological fragility of people in the world today. A deeply personal song, Johnny Normal and Bridget Gray are inspired by the music of synth and post-punk pioneers, including Gary Numan, PiL, Soft Cell and OMD.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

‘It’s Ok Not to Be Ok’ follows on from their single, ‘Squeal!’, both of which come from their forthcoming album, ‘The Radio Mix’, which itself is the first of a two stage release. This will be followed by an EP of six remixes, each made by independent electronic producers, including People Theatre, Mr Strange, Tin Gun, Parralox, Lord & Master, and Keldari Station.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the single, Johnny Normal said,<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cwhen many of us feel we have hit rock bottom or are struggling to deal with life around us, we can sometimes add to our own pain and mental pressure by deliberately hiding the fact we are not coping from people we love. But it\u2019s actually OK to admit that we are not OK. Take a deep breath and say I\u2019m not coping very well at the moment and ask for help.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Johnny and Bridget’s vocals are set against an industrial, yet very fun sounding instrumental track, and their voices coalesce as one at times, while at others being very distinct. In addition to their mentioned inspirations, their sound is reminiscent of other 70s\/80s artists, including Thompson Twins, Culture Club, and Pet Shop Boys.<\/p>\n

The duo use the project as a vehicle with which to explore otherwise taboo or hushed subjects, as well as different emotions, relationships, fantasies and fears. All the while they challenge common perceptions and convention, with each subject cloaked in an infectious synth tune.<\/p>\n

Pre-save<\/a> ‘It’s Ok Not to Be Ok’. You can find out more about The Rude Awakening and their music online by following them on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Spotify<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Out on March 10, ‘It’s Ok Not to be Ok’ is the new single from The Rude Awakening. The track is a timely release from the UK synth duo, as they examine the psychological fragility of people in the world today. A deeply personal song, Johnny Normal and Bridget Gray are inspired by the music of synth and post-punk pioneers, including Gary Numan, PiL, Soft Cell and OMD.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":68090,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[7,9,21453,21445,21446],"tags":[27060,11720,77,370,1945,79,10677,27061,81,22992],"class_list":["post-68089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","category-new-releases","category-new-singles","category-reviews","category-single-reviews","tag-its-ok-not-to-be-ok","tag-lisa-hafey","tag-new-release","tag-new-single","tag-new-video","tag-single","tag-single-review","tag-the-rude-awakening","tag-video","tag-video-review"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5yMhl-hId","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":88782,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2024\/10\/one-to-watch-for-2025-qymira-makes-a-bold-comeback-with-labryinth-of-life\/","url_meta":{"origin":68089,"position":0},"title":"One-To-Watch For 2025: Qymira Makes A Bold Comeback With ‘Labyrinth Of Life’","author":"Polly Havelock","date":"31\/10\/2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Tipped as one-to-watch for 2025, the multi-talented Qymira is closing the year with a deeply captivating dance track, 'Labyrinth Of Life.' In this magnetic number, the artist invites listeners to delve into a evocative tapestry of emotionally-charged vocals, a racing rhythm and beautifully entrancing synths.","rel":"","context":"In "Music"","block_context":{"text":"Music","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Qymira-Press-2.jpg?fit=423%2C640&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":59153,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2020\/01\/premiere-u-s-duo-peppermint-heaven-share-retro-tinged-new-single-waiting-for-you\/","url_meta":{"origin":68089,"position":1},"title":"Premiere: U.S Duo Peppermint Heaven Share Retro-Tinged New Single ‘Waiting For You’","author":"Lisa Hafey","date":"17\/01\/2020","format":false,"excerpt":"LA based synth pop duo Peppermint Heaven have released their latest single. 'Waiting For You', out today, is an infectiously strong start for the new decade, and the perfect cap to a big 2019.","rel":"","context":"In "Music"","block_context":{"text":"Music","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Peppermint-Heaven.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Peppermint-Heaven.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Peppermint-Heaven.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Peppermint-Heaven.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Peppermint-Heaven.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":57838,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2019\/11\/premaura-releases-brand-new-ep-ascension-pt-1\/","url_meta":{"origin":68089,"position":2},"title":"Premaura Releases Brand New EP, ‘Ascension PT 1’","author":"Lisa Hafey","date":"28\/11\/2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Bradford singer songwriter Premaura has established herself on the local pop music scene, with performances at Live At Leeds, and Pub In The Park among her accolades. Now she's released her debut EP, 'Ascension Pt 1', which a four-track record which came about after the artist had a spiritual awakening.","rel":"","context":"In "Music"","block_context":{"text":"Music","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Premaura.png?fit=813%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Premaura.png?fit=813%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Premaura.png?fit=813%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Premaura.png?fit=813%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":69802,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2021\/06\/piera-cosmic-reaction\/","url_meta":{"origin":68089,"position":3},"title":"PIERA – ‘Cosmic Reaction’","author":"Lisa Hafey","date":"15\/06\/2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Singing as PIERA, Piera Klein and Michah Plissner combine their diverse musical CVs and create dark, daring electronic-synth pop with deceptively simple elements that conceal their complex nature. New single, 'Cosmic Reaction' follows on from their recent heart-racing single, 'Unraveling', and just like the previous release the duo continues to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Music"","block_context":{"text":"Music","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PIERA-press-.jpg?fit=1200%2C1019&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PIERA-press-.jpg?fit=1200%2C1019&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PIERA-press-.jpg?fit=1200%2C1019&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PIERA-press-.jpg?fit=1200%2C1019&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PIERA-press-.jpg?fit=1200%2C1019&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":28045,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2017\/06\/from-apes-to-angels-to-release-debut-ep-new-skin-on-july-24\/","url_meta":{"origin":68089,"position":4},"title":"From Apes To Angels To Release Debut EP, ‘New Skin’ On July 24","author":"Essentially Pop","date":"05\/06\/2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Synth\/dreamwave duo, From Apes to Angels, bring an 80s vibe to their music reminiscent of the likes of Depeche Mode, Visage, and Ultravox and more recent artists such as Chvrches and Grimes. Comprising Millie Gaum on vocals and Andrew Brassleay on synth, From Apes To Angels are set to release\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "New Artists"","block_context":{"text":"New Artists","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/new-artists\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FATA.jpg?fit=784%2C784&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FATA.jpg?fit=784%2C784&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FATA.jpg?fit=784%2C784&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FATA.jpg?fit=784%2C784&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":22804,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2016\/08\/tracy-irve-release-new-single-town\/","url_meta":{"origin":68089,"position":5},"title":"Tracy Irve Release New Single ‘Town’","author":"Essentially Pop","date":"31\/08\/2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Alternative electronic pop\/R&B duo from Gothenburg Sweden, Tracy Irve, release their latest single, 'Town', a groove heavy ambient style track with brilliantly pieced guitar, samples, and a chillingly smooth vocal. \u00a0The single has an incredible ability to be catchy with the R&B heavy beat yet remains mysterious and unearthly with\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Music"","block_context":{"text":"Music","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/category\/music\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13006730_988677881209548_3382258648065727713_n.jpg?fit=960%2C719&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13006730_988677881209548_3382258648065727713_n.jpg?fit=960%2C719&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13006730_988677881209548_3382258648065727713_n.jpg?fit=960%2C719&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13006730_988677881209548_3382258648065727713_n.jpg?fit=960%2C719&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-Rude-Awakening.png?fit=558%2C813&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68089"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68089\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}