The Vanities Trace the Collapse of Connection Through the Neon Lights of an 80s Synth Pop-Rock Arcade in ‘The End of Love’ –

In The Vanities’ universe, love isn’t infinite, let alone unconditional. Their latest single, The End of Love, featuring Kaysha Louvain, traces the start of a loveless epoch right back to the 80s with a shimmering synthesis of synth pop and retro rock, soaring sax solos and all. If there’s ever a romantically pessimistic Blockbuster set under the buzzing lights of a neon arcade, this track would be the soundtrack to the final scene as love evaporates into the pixelated night.

The Cardiff-based pop duo, who have previously collaborated with Tony Hadley, Peter Cox, and Bob Fitzgerald, brought Al Steele of The Korgis on board to produce at Shabbey Road Studios. Jack McDougal’s saxophone screams through the mix as Owen Powell and Andy Fairweather Low lace the soundscape with searing guitar lines, letting every note cut deeper into the dissolution theme. Louvain’s vocal delivery seals the cinematic desolation with a finality that feels chillingly resolute.

The End of Love is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast