World News, or how to renew soft-rock in 2020, perhaps with a pinch of new wave and a personal touch.

With “Wake Up”, months ago, the World News immediately made it clear what their sound is made of: a charge of energy that comes directly from the fusion of instruments and vocals, guitars in motion and a voice that knows how to get noticed.

“Give It Time” continued along that line, with a few more echoes of the early 80s. “Lend Me Your Brain” is certainly the leading and most identifying song of the London band, a voice that takes inspiration from post-punk and new wave, and some guitar riffs that sound bright and immediate in its diamond charge.

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