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Beach for Tiger’s latest single, “Closing That Door,” is a pulsating blend of funk, dream pop, and disco that feels like stumbling into the world’s grooviest house party. This track gleefully disregards genre boundaries, creating a sound that’s simultaneously nostalgic and forward-thinking.

From the opening notes, “Closing That Door” envelops the listener in a hazy, neon-tinged atmosphere. The production shimmers with vintage synth tones and wah-wah guitar licks that could have been plucked straight from a 1970s dance floor. Yet, there’s a modern crispness to the mix that keeps the track from feeling like a mere retro exercise.

The vocal delivery sits comfortably in the dreamy midrange between singing and speaking, reminiscent of Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson. This approach adds to the track’s overall sense of pleasant disorientation, like trying to have a conversation while being swept along by an irresistible groove.

Thematically, “Closing That Door” captures the bittersweet anxiety of being on the cusp of something wonderful. That feeling like you’re on the edge of something amazing but worrying it might slip away – is palpable in the music’s emotional undercurrent.

The instrumental breaks are where Beach for Tiger really flex their musical muscles. Swirling synthesizers and funky guitar riffs intertwine in a way that’s both technically impressive and effortlessly cool. It’s in these moments that the band’s self-described “soulful psych” tag feels most apt.

“Closing That Door” is the kind of track that begs to be played on repeat, each listen revealing new layers of its meticulously crafted soundscape. For fans of psychedelic funk and disco-tinged dream pop, Beach for Tiger have delivered a gem that’s sure to keep dance floors moving and heads nodding long into the night.