"God, if you're still watching," are the first words uttered by Ingrid Helene Håvik in this return from Norway's indie pop leaders Highasakite, ahead of the release of new album Camp Echo.
The line is taken from Guvnor Hofmo's post World War II poem 'Det er ingen hverdag mer', which Håvik described as "Norway's funeral blues." At first glance, the line goes somewhat against the upbeat sound of "Golden Ticket."
However, the themes of the track can be considered both solemn and aspirational. The idea of escapism is one of trepidation but excitement, and Highasakite deal with these two diverse themes expertly, with moments of elation and contemplation in equal measure - getting high and getting low.
Håvik's vocals stand out as ever, but the step up in electronic production show that the band are looking to ascend a level - despite this new "arena-friendly" music, there are still quirks that lend them their individuality. The breakdown boasts the harsh, Eastern European quality of both singers, and the sped up vocals help show that despite the very serious themes involved, the band still have a sense of humour.
With the album set to be released on May 20th, there'll be a lot more Highasakite for fans to get stuck into soon.
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