Turn I Wish I Was in Love: a Pantheon of Passion and 80s Synth Pop Sincerity –

The darkwave synthesis of post-punk, melodic rock and synth pop, I Wish I Was in Love, from Glimtvis became the ultimate way to fill the void of passion. For three minutes, throbbing synth lines, oscillations of alchemy, and harmonic swells thick with nostalgic sincerity move through the production, pulling you into a pantheon of passion. Glimtvis, the Danish duo of Rikke Egholm Ravn and Rasmus Pedersen, have built their name on songs that sit in the unruly meeting point between shameless pop, raw rock expression and painfully honest songwriting, and that emotional candour allows this release to reach the pinnacle of affecting.

The chameleonic production shifts through eras as it grapples with stylistic influence, but the thematic core of tenderly hopeful longing remains the catalyst behind the spark of every motif. There’s the same cinematic intensity as Soundgarden, the sticky-sweet sensibility of Simple Minds, and renderings of rock that resound in the vein of Lenny Kravitz, yet Glimtvis keep the track rooted in their own vocal chemistry and melodic instinct for atmosphere. Having written together since 2020, toured extensively across Denmark, Germany and the US, and picked up international recognition along the way, the duo has made light work of the ‘up-and-coming’ era of their career. They’ve definitely arrived.

I Wish I Was in Love is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast