Tuys have returned with their exceptional, exuberant new single. ‘Look Alive’ is a unique mix of sophistication and luscious pop hooks, with massive synth textures providing the perfect backdrop for the emotive lead vocals, and gritty guitars guiding the listener through a range of sounds and feelings. The track is accompanied by a music video that runs for almost twice the length of the track itself; the band explains: “‘Look Alive’ should feel like a run through the disorienting video game of current times in which you lose the sense of reality in gamified chaos. It is about looking to feel alive in constant distraction.” Keep an eye out for more from the Berlin-based four-piece over the course of 2023. -Dan Peeke.