Moon Construction Kit is back with a brand new cut called “Right Across the USA“, and it’s a straight shot of sunshine-soaked power pop that refuses to sit still.
This project is the brainchild of Olivier Cornu, a Lausanne-based writer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who’s been building a catalogue of nostalgic, psych-tinged indie rock since his self-titled EP dropped back in 2022. He’s been on a roll lately, following up earlier this year with Snake Charmer and Down the West Coast, but this new track takes a slightly different turn. While Down the West Coast was a hazy, psychedelic trip, “Right Across the USA” leans harder into pure, unadulterated pop. It’s got that big room feel, the kind of song that’s built for festival stages, sunny afternoons, and windows-down driving.
Lyrically, Olivier digs into something bittersweet. He describes it as a fast, high-energy track about connection and separation, with a distance that fuels nostalgia for the American culture he grew up on. That’s the magic here: underneath the driving beat and the catchy chorus, there’s a longing for something just out of reach. It’s not just a fun pop song; it’s a memory, a feeling, a road trip across a landscape you’ve never actually seen but feel like you know.
Give Moon Construction Kit a real listen. “Right Across the USA” is a brilliant piece of power pop that actually respects your intelligence while still getting your foot tapping. It’s a shining example of how to do nostalgic music without falling into pure imitation. Go stream it, turn it up loud, and let it take you somewhere familiar and new all at once.
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