Review: "Transatlantic" - Modern Oli
- Taylor Sheridan Lempke
- Mar 2
- 2 min read
Modern Oli, Oli Higginson, plays a role in extravagant love stories from Bridgerton to his latest release “Transatlantic.” He turns his real-life long-distance romance with Meghan Martin, known for playing Camp Rock’s Tess Tyler, into an ‘80s-revival pop beat. In the age of online dating, Modern Oli’s yearning rescues the hopeless-romantics. He sings, “Kiss me under the lights on fifth street/ Get lost in New York City/ When I leave, will you come with me?” This is the type of love that urges Will Hunting in Good Will Hunting to say “I gotta go see about a girl” and drive his car out of Boston. Modern Oli fantasizes about late-nights through neon-lit streets and flower-petal covered aisles. “Transatlantic” conquers the time difference and plane tickets with big plans.
Modern Oli’s love story works with the electric sound heard in The Bleachers and longing in The 1975. The pouncing piano creates a Broadway feeling of the New York City girl mixed with the racing tempo like taking a ride on The Tube. From chasing the next train to the next taxi, the beat pounds in the chorus like a racing heart. It’s the type of song to pack your bags and get lost with the person you love. The hint of acoustic guitar adds that charm of handwritten love songs, ink smudges, and the perfect lyrics. Modern Oli’s vocals layered over the analog synth creates this ever-elevating melody that rises like heart-shaped balloons on a spring day.
Modern Oli is a London-raised singer, songwriter, and actor. In Bridgerton, he plays Footman John in Bridgerton. He’s also known for his roles in The Pursuit of Love and The Last Five Years. Recently, he received praise from BBC Radio London. His debut single “One Of Those Faces” garnered 50,000 streams in three weeks. “Transatlantic” marks his second single in the start of his music career. Modern Oli’s debut EP is on the way. Check out the links below to keep up with updates from Modern Oli.
Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke
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