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NY City's Dave Cromwell Writes review of Lies Between Us by Paragon Cause

NY City's Dave Cromwell Writes review of Lies Between Us by Paragon Cause

Combining dream pop, indie, electronic, industrial, trip hop and alternative rock with soaring, passionate vocals, Canadian musicians Jay Bonaparte (guitarist/songwriter) and Michelle Opthof (vocalist/keyboardist/lyricist) record together as Paragon Cause. Their latest EP “Lies Between Us” was produced by long-time DaveCromwellWrites favorite Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes (with over a decade of his work covered here). This brand new six song EP has Mr. Wagner's instantly recognizable digital fingerprints all over it, while never obscuring Jay and Michelle's dominant creativity.

Paragon Cause’s Edgily Brooding Downtempo Track “Someone Else” Conjures Imagery of Future Cybernetic Rebels

Paragon Cause’s Edgily Brooding Downtempo Track “Someone Else” Conjures Imagery of Future Cybernetic Rebels

The insistent cybernetic beat and distorted synth washes of Paragon Cause’s “Someone Else” provides a fascinating contrast with the song’s tuneful vocals. Its menace is both sonic and thematic.