The New Citizen Kane - 'Causing A Commotion'

The New Citizen Kane has never been afraid to bend genres until they snap into new shapes, but with 'Causing a Commotion' he delivers perhaps his most deliberately playful and layered work yet. Acting as a bridge into the kaleidoscopic world of his forthcoming double album 'Psychedelika', the EP thrives on contrasts; logic versus instinct, longing versus release, reason versus raw impulse.

Its centrepiece 'Subconscious' is a disco-soul fever dream that captures the rush of unexpected attraction. Two radio mixes split the song’s personality in half, with The Reason Mix playing it smooth and controlled, echoing the rational mind trying to keep its cool, while The Primordial Mix leans into urgency and hunger, with a beat that pulls the floor out from under you. The duality is clever without feeling gimmicky, reflecting the push-and-pull of desire in real time.

Elsewhere, the artist dips into nostalgia with 'Bubble Gum Hot', a neon-tinged anthem of fleeting romance, equal parts playful and bittersweet, while the alternative rework of 'Ratbag Joy' adds fresh colour to a cult favorite. The EP’s title-track carries a funk-driven swagger that feels purpose-built for summer nights, while remixes of earlier cuts (Hearts Aren’t Made of Wood ‘25, Meet Me on Street Corners – Synthphonica Mix) reimagine past material through a shinier, synth-soaked lens.

What binds the EP together is a glowing sense of heat; both the warmth of late-summer evenings and the feverish pulse of human emotion just beneath the surface. Kane’s blend of funk basslines, hazy synth textures, and disco sparkle never feels retro for retro’s sake. Instead, it’s a vehicle for storytelling, his voice slipping between seduction and reflection as easily as the music itself glides between eras.

For longtime fans, 'Causing a Commotion' offers a playful detour before 'Psychedelika' expands his vision into film, design, and immersive performance. For newcomers, it’s a perfect gateway of six tracks that invite you to dance, reflect, and maybe surrender to your own subconscious.