Max Macready offer up their neon-tinged debut single 'Holding Pattern'

Max Macready’s debut single 'Holding Pattern' is a masterclass in retro-futurist sound design, delivering a pulsating electronic voyage that lands somewhere between synthwave nostalgia and post-punk introspection. The track sees the UK duo of Max Macready on synth and bass and Kurt Precinct on vocals and guitar, expanding their universe into a dimension where vintage technology collides with the uncanny possibilities of imagined futures.

From the outset, 'Holding Pattern' immerses us in a tension-laden atmosphere. The basslines ripple like neon-lit currents, carrying synth textures that are both retro and eerily futuristic. Kurt Precinct’s guitar work spirals above this foundation, weaving angular motifs that suggest motion, uncertainty, and anticipation. Vocals float in and out of the mix, almost like intercepted transmissions, narrating a story of stasis and suspense. This interplay between rhythm, melody, and narrative creates a sense of being both grounded and suspended, crafting a liminal space where time seems elastic and decisions hang in the void.

The duo’s influences are palpable yet fully integrated, from the progressive layering of Yes and Rush to the cinematic eeriness of John Carpenter’s scores, and even the precision of The Police’s signatures. But the duo filter these inspirations through their own lens, producing a sound that feels as alien as it does familiar.

'Holding Pattern' sits as an aural artifact from an alternate reality, transmitted with meticulous craft and palpable emotion. It exemplifies the duo’s talent for blending narrative, atmosphere, and musicianship into a cohesive, otherworldly whole. For those seeking electronic music that feels cinematic, introspective, and thrillingly untethered from convention, Max Macready’s initial offering is a signal impossible to ignore.