Awake and Pretty Much Sober by Violents and Monica Martin

A Notable Pairing of Voice and Synth

Monica Martin, singer and lyricist, teams up with producer Jeremy Larson (Violents) on a stellar synth-pop record. I'm pretty sure she's providing some genuine stories, but I have to admit that the smooth melodies, catchy hooks, and remarkable production have my simple mind fully engaged. Overflowing with earworms, any of these tracks could be lodged in your head for the day.