{"id":21019,"date":"2023-08-21T11:28:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T11:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=21019"},"modified":"2023-08-21T11:28:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T11:28:29","slug":"the-pulltops-wide-awake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2023\/08\/21\/the-pulltops-wide-awake\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pulltops &#8211; Wide Awake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pulltops, a dynamic duo hailing from Milwaukee, have masterfully captured the essence of 90s alternative rock with their electrifying track &#8220;Wide Awake.&#8221; Seamlessly blending influences from indie rock, power pop, and the gritty spirit of bands like Foo Fighters, The Pulltops deliver a song that not only pays homage to the golden era of alternative rock but also breathes fresh life into the genre. &#8220;Wide Awake&#8221; kicks off with a vibrant energy, immediately drawing listeners in with its hooky melody and driving rhythm. The track&#8217;s sonic landscape is reminiscent of the 90s alternative rock scene, characterized by punchy guitar riffs, infectious hooks, and a sense of raw authenticity. The seamless fusion of indie rock and power pop elements gives the song a timeless appeal that&#8217;s both nostalgic and contemporary. The lyrics of &#8220;Wide Awake&#8221; carry a theme of self-discovery and empowerment, as the protagonist navigates their journey through life&#8217;s challenges. The opening lines, &#8220;Looking up \/ All the stars that I can see \/ But cannot touch,&#8221; set the stage for a narrative of reaching for something beyond immediate grasp\u2014a sentiment mirrored by the soaring guitar lines and spirited vocals. As the song progresses, the chorus bursts forth with an undeniable infectiousness. &#8220;I feel so wide awake today \/ I found my voice \/ It has so much that I can say \/ My eyes are open \/ I feel wide awake&#8221; resonates as a rallying cry for embracing newfound confidence and authenticity. The lyrics mirror the energy of the music itself, combining to create an anthem of empowerment and self-assurance. The instrumentation in &#8220;Wide Awake&#8221; is a testament to The Pulltops&#8217; mastery of their craft. The driving drums and guitar work are reminiscent of the alternative rock anthems that dominated airwaves in the 90s. The reference to &#8220;shooting sparks&#8221; and &#8220;gasoline&#8221; adds a fiery layer to the song, mirroring the explosive sound that characterizes the genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Pulltops - Wide Awake (Visualizer)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CnL5cbyhCNM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThePulltops\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThePulltops<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepulltops.bandcamp.com\/\">https:\/\/thepulltops.bandcamp.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: The Pulltops\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/1bqalaTP6ItTbf8L0BBcbU?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pulltops, a dynamic duo hailing from Milwaukee, have masterfully captured the essence of 90s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21020,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,5],"tags":[365,3208],"class_list":["post-21019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pop-rock-reviews","category-reviews","tag-alternative-rock","tag-the-pulltops"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21019"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21019\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21021,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21019\/revisions\/21021"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}