Superweak is a musical collaboration between Gaspar Narby and post-pop duo Express Therapy. Born out of jam sessions in their Switzerland hometown of Porrentruy, the group shaped their sound during a week-long stint in Narby’s London studio.
The resulting sound blurs genres, as heard here on the single Mint Green Vespa Boy. Basking in a sunny pop atmosphere, the song has a mid-00s indie aesthetic that sits beneath the surface, bringing a dose of wistful melancholy to the song.
Mint Green Vespa Boy was triggered by a moment, one summer’s day in July, when a person flew past Narby on a scooter, triggering reflection on what could have been. The song floats in my ears like a daydream as Gaspar’s regales us with experiences not had and a life never lived. The instrumentation wraps perfectly around the vocals, lethargic bass and crisp drums conjuring a mid-Atlantic feeling synonymous with travel. The resulting is chilled and yet speaks to one of the most universal experiences — we only have so much time, and every moment lived represents endless ones lost.
Mint Green Vespa Boy is talent from Superweak’s forthcoming eponymous debut EP, which you can pre-save here. Check out the video below: