“Lazy” by Club 8 opens with a head-nodding energy that immediately grabs attention. While its driving rhythm and guitar-forward arrangement might suggest a rock foundation, the shimmering synths that ripple through the track tilt it toward pop, specifically the kind of pop that feels both nostalgic. It’s lively without being loud, a sonic brightness that mirrors the band’s visual aesthetic. The song’s charm lies in its restraint: it pulses with momentum but never overwhelms, allowing each melodic layer to breathe and sparkle.
This brightness isn’t just audible, it’s embedded in Club 8’s broader creative identity. Their discography is dotted with album covers that playfully reference pop culture, rendered in vivid, saturated hues that feel like a wink to revisionist pop art. Club 8 has seemingly been a colourful collective, not just in palette but in spirit, blending genre with flair and subtle emotional depth– still never one to take too seriously. “Lazy” continues that tradition, and if this track is any indication, their next moves will only make their soundscape fuller, bolder, and even more vibrant.
Written by Nthatile Mavuso
