The Night Game Takes Listeners on a Nostalgic Trip on "Beautiful Stranger"
Martin Johnson is quite literally the man who can do it all. From frontman of iconic pop-punk band Boys like Girls to writing and producing across nearly every genre of music, Johnson is once again releasing music under his moniker, The Night Game. Ahead of his second album, Dog Years, dropping March 5, Johnson has released the nostalgia-ridden single "Beautiful Stranger."
Between the new wave synth and punchy drums, "Beautiful Stranger" is a welcomed call-back to 80's electro-pop. The up-tempo, lively production of the track is paired with unexpectedly romantic lyricism. Johnson professes,
"You're never gonna be alone
As long as I am here in your arms
Forever from this moment on
I promise you'll be safe in my heart
Through all the darkest of nights
I could be the one you waited all of your life for now"
The track perfectly encapsulates the feeling of looking back on a hazy night when two people's paths first cross. Its contagious energy mirrors the excitement of locking eyes with a complete stranger but being met with a comforting sense of familiarity. Overflowing with hopefulness for the future, and a bit of naivety, "Beautiful Stranger" is a must listen.