Florence-based synth-pop trio Out Run deliver their most poignant release yet with “Dying to Know”, a shimmering slice of retro-futurist melancholy. Anchored by reverberated synths, sparse percussion, and Ginevra Abbarchini’s haunting vocal delivery, the track dives deep into the emotional void left by sudden absence. The central refrain — “Where did you go?” — lingers like a ghost, tapping into the universal ache of unanswered questions.
Echoing the cinematic dreamscapes of Chromatics and the intimate atmosphere of Beach House, “Dying to Know”expertly balances nostalgia with modernity. It’s a track that lives in the in-between: heartbreak and beauty, light and shadow, memory and loss. The production, handled by Niccolò Messeri, is tastefully restrained — letting the emotion drive the arrangement without ever tipping into excess.
Following the streaming success of their breakout track “Monster”, Out Run continue to carve a compelling path within the synthpop revival. With their distinctive aesthetic — what they call “80s 3.0” — and emotionally rich songwriting, they’ve positioned themselves as one of the most promising acts in the European electronic pop scene.
