Du Tonc, the combo of Mighty Mouse and Matt Van Schie of Van She, released a new single called “We Can Hold On”. The song is a smooth, ambling piece of synth work that feels as if it’s been crafted from a beachside breeze.
After the breakout success of their hit “Darkness” a couple of years ago, the pair have risen to cult appeal with a sound that keeps one foot firmly rooted in the nostalgic sensibilities of disco. Much like their earlier tracks, “We Can Hold On” keeps Van Schie’s relaxed vocals flush against beautifully arranged synth and bass guitar chords. A lush interlude midway adds an extra dynamic, emphasizing atmospherics that blend together like layers in a watercolor painting before crashing into outlying guitar riffs for the finish.
Lyrics:
Been waiting so long it’s harder enough To try to hold on How can we go on, when all the road lead to somewhere far from home
We can hold on, get it back Nothing else really matters For the heaven sent We can hold on, get it back Nothing else really matters For the heaven sent
We’ve been driving nowhere So long we don’t feel the cold at all How can we go on, when all the road lead to somewhere far from home
(x2) We can hold on, get it back Nothing else really matters For the heaven sent We can hold on, get it back Nothing else really matters For the heaven sent
