Dutch new wave duo Pol, made up of model/musician siblings Ruben Pol and Matthijs Pol, have shared their new single "Boys Are", alongside an accompanying music video.
The song is out today (June 14) and features layered drum machine samples, syncopated synthesised claps, and shoegaze-y vocals that oscillate around jocular synths for an 80s tinge. Grab it here.
Speaking on the track’s sound, the Pol brothers explain: “It was important to us to not only find the right sounds, but also to give those sounds the right texture and weight. When the pieces came together, immediately everything made sense.”
The track’s resultant sound provides the basis for its subject matter, that Pol describe as an exploration of male gender roles: "‘Boys Are’ is about toxic masculinity, something that still lingers in current society. With this song we want to celebrate self expression."
Watch/listen below.
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