Behind The Window In My Eyes

The Nix featuring Khloe Anna “The Drop”

The Nix is a spinoff of Franz Ferdinand, and while this new production duo featuring former member Nick McCarthy is covering different musical ground, there’s an aesthetic continuity in their focus on groove and air of wry sophistication. “The Drop” is a dance track with the energy of an action film sequence that cuts quickly as a way of boosting momentum and making the actions of the protagonists feel particularly decisive and intuitive. The razzle dazzle of the song is mainly in the sexual tension implied by the contrast of the male and female vocals – he’s projecting a casual confidence bordering on jaded indifference, and she’s playing up a mix of sultry and sassy. Again, very action film!

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