Los Angeles-based electro-pop savant Missions makes his full-length debut with the momentous new Subcreature out August 2, 2019. Through the use of drum machines, synthesizers and electronic vocals, solo producer Josh Mills adds a rich emotional gradient and a fresh rhythmic step to the archetypal darkwave narrative as Missions. This impressive collection of addictive bass lines and smooth drum beats are produced and arranged with the proficiency of a polished studio engineer, while the core of Mills’ craftsmanship explores the shaded nuances of seduction and vulnerability. Subcreature is perfectly suited for both late-night dance floors and private listenings, with creative subtleties that peek through the hook-laden anthems and hopelessly romantic lyrics. The heartfelt songwriting and sculpted sound design on Subcreature reflect a unique interpretation of funk, new wave and early electronic music, making up the sophisticated language of Missions.
lyrics
I’ve got this feeling, you have it too
The need to travel the stars, seek out adventures through
The greatest unknown, just me and you
I’ve got this itchin’, burnin’ desire
To leave the world that I know with heat-thruster fire
And blast right out of here
Soar into the black
I’ve got this feeling, you feel it too
There’s something waiting out there
Our journey’s not quite through
It’s only just begun, we’re still so young
But I hear a ticking, you hear it too
The time is running out for me and you
Cuz lift off’s pretty soon
Soar into the black
I miss that feeling, you miss it too
Our summer under the stars, I still dream about you
How wondrous it can be, but it’s torture too
I love your spirit, you love mine too
It guides us through the dark, there’s magic waiting for you
It’s waiting for me too, you might say it’s waiting for us
I’ve got this feeling, you have it too
The need to travel the stars, seek out adventures through
The greatest unknown, just me and you
I’ve got this itchin’, burnin’ desire
To leave the world that I know with heat-thruster fire
And blast right out of here
Soar into the black
credits
from Subcreature,
released August 2, 2019
Written & recorded by Josh Mills
Mixed by Michael McCay
Mastered by Joshua Eustis
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