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With strong Synth-wave roots, ‘The Lightning Kids’ sound mixes British influences such as The 1975 with nods to great Californian records by The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac.

‘California’ is the 2nd single from The Lightning Kids debut album and follows the ‘cool, electronic, late-night drive’ debut of ‘Ride, by diving into 1980’s sun-soaked nostalgic, teenage-dream California. ‘California’ creates the perfect slice of 80’s inspired synth-pop - something you would hear in those iconic John Hughes romantic comedies.

’California’ is written & produced by The Lightning Kids. Mixed & Mastered by Brian Skeel. Additional production with Marc Matthews.

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Driving in the dark
Riding next to you
Driving through the night
Like we used to do

A little too fast, ooh
Nobody’s here to see
A shot in the dark, ooh
This night is for you & me

ooh, I want to ride with you…

Driving in the dark
headlights on the sea
Shadows in the night
Where you used to be

A little bit lost, ooh
Running on memories
Out on the road
But Nobody’s here with me

ooh, I want to ride with you…

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released August 26, 2022
Written & Produced by The Lightning Kids
Mixed & Mastered by Brian Skeel
Additional production with Marc Matthews.

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The Lightning Kids London, UK

‘The Lightning Kids’ are singer-Emma Ballantine, guitarist, Darryn McHardie (aka Cinematix 1993) and Producer Jonny Spalding.

Described as the ‘Retrowave London Grammar’ & ‘Synthwave 2.0’, The Lightning Kids takes listeners through a teenage dream of fast cars and amusement parks in 1980s California, like the greatest John Hughes movie never made.
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