“San Diego” feels like driving toward a memory you can’t let go of—with the windows down, the sky fading gold, and your heart somewhere between then and now.”
The New Citizen Kane’s latest single is a heartfelt, beautifully honest pop track that blends mellow synth-wave nostalgia with the warm glow of a summer indie-pop road-trip anthem. “San Diego” moves with gorgeous dynamics—soft, airy moments that pull you in, then subtly swelling into something cinematic without ever losing its intimacy.
There’s heartbreak woven into its minimalism, but it never wallows; instead, it lingers, floating like a feeling you’re not quite ready to name.
The lyrics capture that unique ache of longing for a place, a time, and a person that exist as one intertwined memory. Kane Luke’s vocal delivery is sincere and unforced, letting the emotion land naturally. The textures—lush synths, gentle pulses, warm tones—wrap together like a summer breeze, giving the entire track that dreamlike “almost remembered” quality.
The music video mirrors the song’s restraint. Scenic landscapes and washed-out city shots drift by like snapshots pulled from an old shoebox, offering impressions rather than explanations. It feels less like watching a story and more like glancing through someone’s emotional photo album.
As the first single from his upcoming album Psychedelika, “San Diego” sets the tone for a project that promises introspection, atmosphere, and Kane’s signature cinematic touch. With roots in theatre, sound engineering, and global artistry across New York, Milan, and London, The New Citizen Kane continues to carve out a sound that is deeply personal yet universal.
Listen to “San Diego,” let it take you where it needs to, and keep an eye on The New Citizen Kane as he builds toward Psychedelika.
Written by Taylor Berry
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