New Music: Lycio – I Wanna Know

Published On: January 9th, 2022|

UK alt-pop trio Lycio cite the likes of Alt-J, Jack Garratt, London Grammar, Bonobo, and Charli XCX as influences. When you hear their self-released single I Wanna Know, however, you’ll know their sound is very much of their own making.

The trio (vocalist and lyricist Genie, keyboardist Charlie, and drummer Alex) bring a rock aesthetic to a song imbued with a pop/soul sensibility. As Genie’s vocals walk a sumptuous line between RNB and rock, her bandmates create a sound that is lush yet bracing and equally emotive. I suspect this song is a belter live, and has the hallmarks of being a crowd-pleasing, set-closing tune.

Talking about I Wanna Know, Genie writes, “This song is about navigating flirtation in modern society. Whether it be understanding the boundaries, signals, whether a person is interested or not. It’s something that we can never be certain of, because, well, we’re not mid readers. Not only that but it also touches on not knowing who should make the first move.”

You can catch up with Lycio via their Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter socials. You can listen to the I Wanna Know and more tunes from the band on Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music.