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
So many blanks to fill-in, so many willing to lend
The need to weigh in, it never ends
So many opinions to see, so many ways to disagree
It’s true, we’re all judging you
It’s hard to believe that we provide it for free
In a system where everything comes with a fee
And we give them a way to divide us each day
With the words that we lay, with the words that we lay
So what if it’s true in the analysis of you
That the debts you have accrued and to those they pass on to
So what if it’s true that the things that we do
Empower the few; selecting the ones that control you
You’ve got to believe that we’ll all be okay
even though there's a future where we have no say
And you’ve got to believe yeah you have to unsee
All the things they’ve shown you to help you feel safe
All the signs they created you happily obey
All the crap that you love, all the shit that you shove
Being aware has it’s way of deflating
It has its own way to keep us from mating
But that is the way, that is how we regain…
The strength that was lost from the ones of the past
From the boomers who blindly followed the path
That was laid out for them by those before then
Will you hold out? Will you submit?
Is this all there is? Is this really it?
Is it too late? Are we too late?
Will you hold out? Will you submit?
Is this all there is? Is this really it?
Is it too late? Are we too late?
Will you hold out? Will you submit?
Is this all there is? Is this really it?
Is it too late? Are we too late?
Will you hold out? Will you submit?
Is this all there is? Is this really it?
credits
from Subcreature,
released August 2, 2019
Written & recorded by Josh Mills
Mixed by Michael McCay
Mastered by Joshua Eustis
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