Years & Years - Shine [+ Review]

It's Paranormal Activity 5 Years & Years' new music video (scroll down to watch) for 'Shine'! The English trio have produced another catchy tune (seriously, this album is shaping up to be a real hit when it is released on the 10th July) with a killer melody that figuratively shines. From the glittering electronic beats to Alexander's smooth vocal delivery, 'Shine' is a real gem. Considering previous Years & Years tracks have had more of an instant command of audiences, this new song grows on you over time, as you appreciate the different lyrical verses and the clever construction. 

Undeniably suitable for summer, it's not hard to imagine the connection to summertime sunshine that will be made considering the lyrical content, but it is much more than just an easy-to-listen-to track, with notable lyrics that have multiple meanings: 'It's shaking the sky/ and I'm following the lightning/ I'll recover if you keep me alive/ don't leave me behind'. As always, Years & Years are on hand to pair up their new track with an equally bizarre (but intriguing) music video, and they seem to have taken inspiration from a few paranormal films, where the trio are plagued by mysterious forces and seemingly recover with the help of a mysterious light source (of course!). 

Visually, it's very indie but the production is very slick and the use of coloured light in the video adds to the strong visual effects; it's chaotic, but aesthetically pleasing at the same time. 'Shine' is a solid follow-up to smash-hit 'King' and will provide much buzz for the trio's upcoming album release, whilst satisfying their fans' desire for new material.