Review: "Education" - Lights
- Cheyenne Johnson
- Oct 3
- 2 min read
Gearing up for the fall release of her electrifying deluxe album, Lights is back with her latest single, "Education," teasing fans with what's to come on A6EXTENDED. The track is one of eight songs to be added to Lights' sixth studio album, A6, building on the sonic stories and emotions captured on the original 2025 album. Part of a deeply personal project, "Education" dives into a dramatic take on love, showing us how falling for someone is often a learning experience and helps us grow as individuals. Sharing the inspiration behind "Education" and the rest of A6EXTENDED, Lights explains, "Past lessons, grief and loss, personal growth in a world that wants you to stay the same, the bliss of sensuality, and the recklessness of love,” she expands. “It's everything you'd write down in a small A6-sized journal because saying it out loud is often somehow harder."
Dazzling us with timeless synth-pop, Lights' "Education" is equal parts nostalgic and modern, drawing inspiration from the best of '80s pop. The track's addictive soundscape immerses listeners into a sonic world filled with lush instrumentals and harmonies, featuring an unforgettable combination of electrifying synths, driving beats, irresistible melodies, and enthralling vocals. Lights gives a compelling performance as a vocalist as well as an actor through the song's quirky music video, showing that her creativity has no bounds. A single for a wide variety of pop enthusiasts, Lights' "Education" is the perfect new hit for fans of New Order, The Knocks, Dragonette, and Kylie Minogue.
Wearing many hats, Lights is a creative combination of being a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, comic book author, DJ, and artist. She is unabashedly honest and confident, reflecting her strong, authentic personality into her music and lyricism. Lights embraces a variety of genres, weaving elements of alternative, indie, electronic, and dance through her unique, carefully crafted sound. An artist with widespread critical acclaim, Lights has continuously enjoyed millions of streams and sold-out tours globally, captivating audiences at events from Coachella to Comic-Con. Lights remains a prolific performer, collaborating with iconic acts like Travis Barker, deadmau5, Kaskade, Illenium, Steve Aoki, Mike Shinoda, and Linkin Park.
Written By Cheyenne Johnson
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