San Francisco's NRVS LVRS return two years after their superb previous LP, Electric Dread, with a vibrant new single. Whatever & Ever works as an effective an smart commentary on modern social life and the constant flow of a direful news stream, while it presents an admirably memorable side of the duo's songwriting.
Composed of husband and wife, Andrew Gomez and Bevin Fernandez, the energetic duo draws its darkness from revered gothic pop, and its vigor from time-honored synthpop and electronica. Whatever & Ever brings to mind the finesse of Depeche Mode and The Human League, with Gomez this time taking the wheel in regard to vocal duty, boosting his imposing baritone to the front and bringing the song's acute lyrics to life, while he is supported by sharp, synth-heavy instrumentation and production.
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