Jonathan Eng (acoustic composer, Sayonara Wild Hearts): We had this idea of making [a song inspired by] the artists that Simon mentioned, like Chvrches and Robyn and all those artists, and I also listened a lot to this song “For You, Love,” by Frida Sundemo. I think that was maybe the main inspiration. It’s a really sad electropop song. So I think we wanted to capture a really sad, sad feeling, but combined with a really upbeat and driving feeling.
Simon Flesser (art, sound, and design lead, Sayonara Wild Hearts): I think we used the term “gråtdisco.” It’s like “crying disco.”
(But Parallel Universes is the best song, and Wild Hearts Never Die is the second)