{"id":42000,"date":"2025-04-21T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42000"},"modified":"2025-04-12T08:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T12:29:14","slug":"set-dressing-enters-the-spotlight-with-debut-ep-i-cant-be-alone-tonite-new-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42000","title":{"rendered":"set dressing enters the spotlight with debut EP \u2018i can\u2019t be alone tonite\u2019 + new video"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>set dressing is stepping into the spotlight with their debut EP, \u2018i can\u2019t be alone tonite,\u2019 and they&#8217;re kicking things off by dropping an irresistible new music video for the title track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ELj2-e3Hgcc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Imagine a nostalgic karaoke scene fused with classic art, captivating nature shots, and an infectious synth beat\u2014that\u2019s the vibe of the new video. It boldly puts set dressing\u2019s mysterious avatar front and center, perfectly capturing the essence of a project that thrives on enigmatic allure and unexpected musical twists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Critics are already buzzing about the sound. Stereogum calls the track a \u201c<em>swirling, bleeping number\u201d<\/em> that, while rooted in vaporwave, is surprisingly danceable. UPROXX praises its cascading synth arpeggios, re-imagined pop melodies, and high-reaching vocals, while Brooklyn Vegan describes it as a blend of cinematic synthpop and a playful sound collage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born from the creative mind behind Mandy, Indiana, \u2018i can\u2019t be alone tonite\u2019 unfolds over five self-produced tracks. The EP navigates through moody instrumental drones and propulsive, \u201880s-inflected scorchers, weaving in striking samples to carve out a sound that\u2019s both uniquely unsettling and compellingly adventurous. Previous singles like <em>date line<\/em> and <em>class valedictorian<\/em> have already earned accolades from Pitchfork, The Needle Drop, BBC6, and more, setting the stage for this boldly original debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey continues live at the Sounds From the Other City Festival in Salford on May 4th. The live show will further expand on the visceral, expressive sound palette that has defined Mandy, Indiana\u2019s critically acclaimed work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss your chance to experience this fresh take on pop and synth soundscapes. \u2018i can\u2019t be alone tonite\u2019 is available for pre-order on a limited run of black vinyl, with shipping set for early June. And if you haven\u2019t yet, check out the new music video for a taste of what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purchase:<\/strong> \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/found.ee\/setdressing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">i can\u2019t be alone tonite<\/a>\u2019 (Pre-order the limited black vinyl)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch:<\/strong> The <em>i can\u2019t be alone tonite<\/em> music video (above) and the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/emL1p5KUYJk?si=0P7yc0aN8hZh_sAO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">date line<\/a><\/em> video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Listen:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0ji-BCwJlFo?si=ibc19cL5qHA6zzUu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">class valedictorian<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tour Date:<\/strong> Sun. May 4 \u2013 Salford, UK @ Sounds From the Other City Festival <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to dive into set dressing\u2019s mysteriously fun universe\u2014a place where every beat invites you on a journey to uncharted musical territory. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>set dressing is stepping into the spotlight with their debut EP, \u2018i can\u2019t be alone tonite,\u2019 and they&#8217;re kicking things off by dropping an irresistible <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42000\" title=\"set dressing enters the spotlight with debut EP \u2018i can\u2019t be alone tonite\u2019 + new video\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42001,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[13,23,25,28,29,30,1907],"tags":[438,12410,11653,4138,11652,12409],"class_list":["post-42000","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-electronic-music","category-indie","category-live","category-music","category-music-video","category-new-release","category-news","tag-ep","tag-i-cant-be-alone-tonite","tag-indiana","tag-live-date","tag-mandy","tag-set-dressing"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4284.jpeg?fit=1000%2C690&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2B2TV-aVq","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":27059,"url":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=27059","url_meta":{"origin":42000,"position":0},"title":"CHILDCARE share &#8216;Getting Over You (By Dressing Up Like You)&#8217;","author":"cultureaddicts","date":"October 10, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"The follow-up to their debut EP 'Made Simple', CHILDCARE's next single Getting Over You (By Dressing Up Like You) will be released September 29 via Elephant Records. 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