With their latest synth-pop song "Things (The Ballad of Adam and Steve)", the German artists Neon Space Men once again prove their musical versatility. This energetic track is anything but a ballad, but rather a dance floor hit that invites listeners to bob along and dance.
Already in the intro of the song, the rousing bassline stands out, which immediately reminds me of the classic "Checkered Love" by Kim Wilde, but with even more pressure and energy. Fans of bands like Erasure or Beyond Obsession won't be able to get past Neon Space Men, because their sound moves in similar realms and inspires with catchy melodies and electronic beats.
Thematically, the song stands up for the rights of the LGBT movement, which is an important message in this day and age. The lyrics are clever and well thought out, adding an extra layer of meaning to the song. This song is part of our Spotify playlist ‘New Synth Pop Songs 2023‘. The playlist is updated continuously. Follow this playlist now and don’t miss any of the latest synth pop hits in 2023.
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Neon Space Men about 'Things (The Ballad of Adam and Steve)'
THINGS (THE BALLAD OF ADAM AND STEVE) is the morality of two gay men in a world that still doesn't naturally have equal rights. Like the electronic pop music that NEON SPACE MEN represent, gay and lesbian oppression was ubiquitous in the 1980s, peaking in Britain in 1988.
CLAUSE 28, passed by the Thatcher government in 1988, banned the "promotion of homosexuality by local authorities", which meant that in all areas of public life only negative reports about homosexuality could be reported. Musicians and bands like Jimmy Somerville, Boy George or Chumbawamba vociferously resisted the inhuman legislation. However, CLAUSE 28 was only abolished 20 years ago in 2003.
The “pink triangle” established itself at rallies against CLAUSE 28. Derived from the stigma of gay men in the Nazi concentration camps in the Third Reich, the "pink triangle" manifested itself as a protest symbol in the 1980s. NEON SPACE MEN take up the "pink triangle" in the cover and create a poster look that reminds and demonstrates that homosexuality still does not have the social acceptance that has been fought for many years.
NEON SPACE MEN will release THINGS (THE BALLAD OF ADAM AND STEVE) on June 28th, 2023, on the 54th anniversary of the Stonewall riots on Christopher Street in New York. The largest emancipation movement of the LGBT movement began on this day. The goal has not yet been reached.
