Wotts- “Sinking II” – A Lush, Synth-Soaked Reinvention of Heartache

Turn the lights down, let the reverb wash over you, and sink into Wotts’ latest creation—Sinking II. The Ottawa indie-pop duo has taken their November 2024 single, Sinking, and flipped it into something entirely new. Where the original leaned into twangy guitars and organic textures, this remix plunges headfirst into dreamy ‘80s nostalgia, drenched in shimmering synths, pulsing LinnDrum beats, and echoing guitars that stretch into infinity.

But Sinking II isn’t just a sonic makeover—it’s a shift in perspective. While the original captured the feeling of losing oneself, this version shifts the weight outward, exploring the aching reality of losing the people around you. There’s an undeniable melancholy lurking beneath the glossy production, a bittersweet contrast that makes the track hit even harder.

Jayem’s airy vocals float through the soundscape like a distant memory, carrying the emotional weight with effortless grace. The instrumentation feels both vast and intimate, like you’re adrift in a neon-lit ocean of sound. The Gorillaz and Tame Impala influences are clear, but Wotts make it their own, crafting a remix that stands tall as its own distinct experience.If Sinking was the beginning of a slow descent, Sinking II is the moment you realize you’re too deep to turn back. And honestly? It’s a place worth staying for a while.