HAERTS: “Call My Name”

With so far only two singles and the small collection (Hemiplegia) to their name, HAERTS still makes quite an impression. Their new single “Call My Name” carries a techno-pop ’80s vibe that—if nothing else—will bring you back to the iconic, awkward image of John Cusack and his Peter Gabriel-blaring stereo. It’s definitely an ode to an earlier time, with cliché lyrics on heartbreak and the clap of a cheesy pop beat in the background.

It may not be HAERTS’ most daring song: it’s a little slow and doesn’t have any outstanding qualities, but it definitely contributes to the world of sentimental echoes created by the developing indie band. “Call My Name” shows a dedication to experimentation: half of their songs rely on more traditional instruments while others (“Call My Name” as well as “Hemiplegia”) use synthetic sounds to sift through dark emotions. Nini Fabi knows how to belt one out; regardless of the indie subgenre envisioned by HAERTS, it’s clear that the vocalist’s range can carry them through any musical terrain.