Munatix - You Just Keep Hanging On
Munatix is an electronic synthpop band based out of Genk, Belgium consisting of members Ricky and Josh; Ricky handles lead vocals and Josh is the group’s composer and producer. Although the band has only been around since 2019, they are already showing that they are masters of their craft. In the short term, the band is planning on writing and releasing 12 songs to make a full album; “You Just Keep Hanging On” is the fifth single this truly talented band has released and is the subject of today’s review.
“You Just Keep Hanging On” opens with an instantly catchy hook, the words “I wanna come over, I so want to” are repeated a few times which really drew me in; this hook is later repeated many other times throughout the track, including during the bridge and as backing vocals in later choruses. After the hooky intro, we are treated to an expertly produced synthpop instrumental track and Ricky’s vocals expertly match that vibe; his singing style and the production on his vocals match the 80’s-style aesthetic presented throughout the track. Lyrically, “You Just Keep Hanging On” is about being in a long-distance relationship with the expressed desire to actually see the one you love - a deeply relatable feeling in today’s digital world full of long-distance relationships where you can always talk to your significant other but do not always have the chance to be in the same room with them.
Through their excellent song “You Just Keep Hanging On”, we get a very good taste of the skillfully polished synthpop that Munatix offers. “You Just Keep Hanging On” features a lot of oldschool synthpop vibes mixed with cleaner and modernized production that give the track a uniquely fresh feel. After their album is released, the group plans on going on tour. Let’s hope that COVID-19 is finally an afterthought by the time this band is able to hit the road! You can check out “You Just Keep Hanging On” embedded below and a link to Munatix’s website here!
