VIAVE has punched through with "The Night Shift," a hypnotic, afrobeat-infused electronic pop single that ripples like midnight in motion. The third single from her EP, "THE SPARK DIED ON SUNDAY," sees VIAVE scaling back the experimental chaos for something smoother, more accessible, but no less arresting.
A reflection of her multi-hyphenate roles as a producer, art director, and DJ, VIAVE creates an atmosphere that pulses with subtle urgency. "The Night Shift" does not scream for attention; it glows softly like neon glow through a fogged-up car window on a late-night drive through town. Played over a gentle afrobeat beat and clad in synth-dance textures, the song is a bold salute to the radio side of pop without sacrificing its underground edge.
Fans of Flume will gravitate toward the subtle production flourishes, those shimmery reverses, side-chained rhythms, and careful pacing. In contrast, fans of Addison Rae will detect a whiff of that carefree pop charm that skims effortlessly over the beat. But this is not imitation; it is VIAVE translating her broad palette into something uniquely her own.
That it comes with a video only enriches the experience: grimy but colorful, much like the track itself, it's more feel than story, pumped with rich, glowing visuals pulled straight from a neon-colored lucid dream. It's the right kind of an extension to a song that feels custom-built for the darker side of spring, those nights when the air is still cold, and you're on the hunt for something a little warmer.
VIAVE has achieved something rare with "The Night Shift." It's instantly listenable and developmentally rich. It feels like a turning point or a streetlight flickering down the sidewalk but unspooling for herself in electronic pop. Whether you're working late, dancing, or driving with the volume up and the windows down, this one belongs on your night playlist.
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