Welsh psych-boppers Keys have made a triumphant return with their latest single, “There’s No I in Teams.” This vibrant and infectious track serves as a teaser for their upcoming seventh album, due early next year. Known for their genre-blending sound, Keys have crafted a two-minute and fifteen-second burst of new wave pop perfection with this new release.
“There’s No I in Teams” marries surf guitars with B-52 inspired vocals. Both create a feverish and engaging listen. The song’s driving rhythm and catchy hooks are sure to capture the attention of both long-time fans and new ones alike.
Singer Matt Evans sheds light on the song’s thematic core, stating,
“The emergence of conference calls since COVID has reduced our human relationships to pixels on a screen. Avatars represent ourselves online, while we stay indoors.”
In this single, Keys tackle the poignant issue of digital isolation and the erosion of face-to-face human interaction. The lyrics emphasise the need to recapture our humanity in an age dominated by screens and digital interfaces. The song’s uncluttered arrangement and focused composition allow its message to resonate deeply, while its harmonies add a layer of pop sensibility that makes it an instant earworm.
