"Superglue," a collaboration between twosome joan (Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford) and the captivating Japanese singer NOA, is an exceptional piece that effortlessly blends genres, cultures, and emotions, as a testament to the power of collaboration and parenthood.
The production is meticulously crafted, seamlessly weaving together electronic and pop elements with a hint of J-pop influence. The result is a familiar and fresh soundscape, drawing listeners in with its infectious melodies and rich layers of sound. joan and NOA's talents complement each other in a way that's almost ethereal. joan's emotive delivery adds depth and vulnerability to the song, while NOA's brings a touch of mystery and allure.
Lyrically, "Superglue" explores themes about the unbreakable bond between two individuals. On the meaning behind the emotional track joan confides, “As new dads, we were like, ‘What if we wrote this about our girls?’,” recalls Alan. “We want them to know we’re superglue for them. We’re the guys you can run to when you’re sad or you want to rejoice because something happy happened at school. If you’re not a parent, it can be about someone you really care about. We’re singing it to our little girls though.”
Reflecting on this collaboration, NOA expresses, “I am very honored to participate in joan's new song "Superglue." I am also very happy that the collaboration that I wanted to achieve is being delivered to everyone so quickly after a wonderful encounter. I am sure that there would be a part for everyone to sympathize with the Japanese lyrics written from my perspective and the message the song "Superglue" holds. I hope many people will listen to it. I am very grateful to joan and my fans for making this happen.”
The enhanced version is accompanied by a cheerful visualizer, offering a glimpse into joan and NOA's recording sessions and camaraderie in the vibrant backdrop of NYC. What sets "Superglue" apart is its ability to evoke emotions on multiple levels. It's a song that can make you move your head because of its infectious beat one moment and then have you pondering the deeper meaning behind the lyrics the next. This duality makes it captivating and replay-worthy.
joan is excited to announce their upcoming Asian tour! The band will be performing in Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore over the coming months. This culminates at the Singapore Grand Prix where they will perform for a whopping 160,000 fans! Just coming off a successful U.S. tour, joan is now ready to show Asia just what they can do with their unique blend of rock and pop sounds.
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