Young Galaxy’s fourth album, Ultramarine, represents the Vancouver band’s complete immersion in synth-pop and electronic disco.This journey was started on the previous album, Shapeshifting, with the help of Swedish electronic producer Dan Lissvik via Skype. This time around, Young Galaxy flew to Sweden to record with Lissvik in person. The result is a fully-realized transformation from indie to electronic music.
The opening track, “Pretty Boy,” is evidence enough. The beat scampers about playfully while decorative synths and occasional strings fade between speakers. Lead singer Catherine McCandless’ vocal shimmer and elevate the song into something majestic.
