Radio by The Lightning Kids
The Lightning Kids return with their new single 'Radio' on Friday 11th July on Aztec Records.
'Radio' is the new single, taken from the upcoming album 'Love On The Edge Of Desire' and is the first new music released since 2024's singles 'Desire' and 'I Don't Want To Go' (with Kidburn).
Following the success of their debut album 'All Of Those Nights' and remix album 'FM' which saw The Lightning Kids hit over 15m streams and over 22m views across social media, The Lightning Kids return with their unique blend of nostalgic-modern synthwave, Indie and Pop.
'Radio' is a new, more guitar-driven sound by The Lightning Kids, whilst still feeling familiar and nostalgic. With live drums and heavier guitars, there is a rockier sound, mixed with the synthesisers that drenched the early singles. Emma's breathy vocals tell a story of finding comfort in the music of her youth, whilst heartbroken by a romance gone bad.
'Radio' is written by The Lightning Kids and produced by Jonny Spalding & Brian Skeel. Mixing and mastering by Brian Skeel.
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Tracklist
| 1. | Radio | 3:17 |
Lyrics
[LYRICS]
It’s Friday night, New Mexico
I’m all dressed up, No place to go
You’re with your friend, I’m all alone
I wait for you, by the telephone
So I play the beat, move my feet, dancing slow (real slow)
Close my eyes, sing the songs, we used to know
On the radio, ON the radio,
‘I hope she’s really pretty tho’
Is she at your house? Is she there again?
It’s the midnight hour? is your phone still dead?
I won’t cry for you, I won’t LET IT SHOW
I’ll just sing sad songs, on the radio
All of those nights
All of these tears
Driving in your car
Listening to the radio
All of those mornings
On the bathroom floor
I wanted you
But I wanted more
Just feel the beat, take the heat, dancing slow
close my eyes, turn the dial, take control
on the radio, yeah the radio
i hope she’s really pretty oh
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Credits
Written by:Emma Ballantine Dykes, Darryn McHardie and Jonathan Spalding
Produced by: Jonathan Spalding and Brian Skeel
℗ 2025 Aztec Records Ltd
© 2025 Rough Trade Songs
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License
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Nostalgic Modern pop music for people who love endless Summer nights, teenage dreams and love-drenched Americana soundtracks.
Debut album ‘All Of Those Nights’ (2022), Remix album, ‘FM’ (2023) included songs with Sunglasses Kid and Cassetter.
Our new album ‘Love On The Edge Of Desire’ will be released in November 2025 - A love letter to late night driving in the dark & Americana-rock FM radio