Hands up who could write the rulebook for how not to date? It’s a universal occurrence and Australian pop duo President Street – Ruby and Pete – who have already been championed by the likes of Wonderland and Euphoria, are tackling the frustration and determination that comes with looking back on all the mistakes made in love and life with their new single “Heartbreak Player.”
Ruby’s vocals soar sky-high over the retro dance beats as she tells a tale as old as time – a pep talk in the mirror in song form that she will no longer fall for time wasters – while Pete’s expertise in production and instrumentation completes the sound. Mixing hypnotic vintage synths with fresh beats and Ruby’s soulful and emotive voice, “Heartbreak Player” takes you on a journey, as the song speaks of the hope felt when you initially lock eyes with someone across a crowded room and feel the sparks fly, through to that moment when you realise that you’ve once again been drawn to the same old heartbreak.
This fresh and innovative pop-dance track, taken from their upcoming EP of the same name, buzzes with excitement and apprehension, perfectly capturing the confusion of following that familiar self-destructive pattern of falling for the wrong person. It’s a song guaranteed to get you up onto the dancefloor, no matter how out of practice you are, with Ruby delivering lyrics like: “I don’t want another heartbreak player / I don’t want another video gamer / I don’t want no cheap time waster,” in a style and tone full of hope and determination.
Give “Heartbreak Player” a listen above and for more information on President Street, give their page a like on Facebook or follow them on Twitter and Instagram.
