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City of Sound is back with their new single, ‘Gear Up & GO!‘, released on October 17, 2025. This pop rock powerhouse is a cry for dreamers, rebels, and anyone ready to hit the gas on life. Born from the ambition of the 1990s Britpop scene and infused with modern swagger, the track is a sonic love letter to friendship, freedom, and fearless aspiration.
Gear Up & GO! is no ordinary single, it’s a high-speed track that captures the thrill of chasing the spotlight with nothing but passion in your tank. Recorded at the iconic Soho Sonic Studios, the track oozes with the gritty warmth of analog and the spirit of a space that’s seen decades of musical defiance. Collaborating with Brighton’s own Notorious, City of Sound transforms spontaneity into a full-throttle celebration, blending reverb-soaked guitar riffs, analog synth textures, and live drum loops that nod to Britpop legends like Blur, Oasis, and The Verve.
The song’s story is one of grit, rising from obscurity and embracing imperfections. Originally composed to celebrate the launch of Play’n GO’s Webshop (www.playngoshop.com) and it’s merchdrop, Gear Up & GO! has already revved up 60,000 views on its accompanying video. Produced in collaboration with Play’n GO Music’s in-house team and Soho Sonic Studios, the track merges digital precision with analog soul.
City of Sound are a Britpop-inspired outfit formed in July 2025 for a Play’n GO game. Their debut single, GO Your Way, became a global earworm, and now they’re doubling down with Gear Up & GO!, a track designed to get hearts racing. Hailing from the UK with roots in Brighton, the band channels the energy of their influences while carving out a unique space at the intersection of gaming and music. Their collaboration with Notorious and past work with artists like Lordi and Humansion via Play’n GO Music proves they’re a force to be reckoned with.
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Oasis, Blur, The Verve
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