BUNNY X
New York City-based Italo Disco, synthwave and retrowave dynamic duo BUNNY X is Abigail Gordon and Mary Hanley. Seasoned players in New York City’s underground music scene, this duo has created a name for their fun, not-so-serious yet seductive musical charisma. Catching all-original acts like them at Brooklyn and Downtown music halls is what defines and brings life to the city’s nightlife. Bunny X’s brilliance is in their charming, sassy and nonchalant lyricism, catchy hooks, and fashionable retro and noir twinning outfits that enhance their synchronized stage performances. However, despite of all the fun and sass, Abigail and Mary exude sophistication, up-beat class and can evoke the deepest emotions through music. Since signing with premiere retrowave label AZTEC Records, Bunny X has released three emotive, poignant, and thought-provoking collaborative singles that deliver the usual fun, yet also all the feels - and sometimes, even tears. It is a pleasure to see artists hone in the right words and expressions for their lyrics to convey true feelings, and Bunny X does it with gusto with catchy hooks without losing depth.
NYC Sunrise is a collaboration with Marvel83’ released in the midst of the pandemic. This beautiful track rekindles memories of New York City nightlife consisted of staying out all night, “dancing in the fading light,” welcoming the dawn, and chasing time that’s moving fast. Glistening arpeggio baselines, brassy synth chords help carry the duo’s honey-coated vocals that bring 80s iconic trio Wilson Philips to mind. Perfectly nostalgic during the most unsettling times, those who’ve been living in isolation would definitely appreciate this as an anthem to carry them through and also to welcome back all nights full of life and fun once they return.
Can’t Wait is a collaboration with Sellorekt / LA Dreams. A powerful track circling around empowerment that talks about rewards of patience, and though often we “Can’t Wait,’ we need to remain strong for what’s ahead to get to the finish line. The track is wonderfully minimal, low-key with unaffected back beats, yet still very synthy with splashes of glittering topline arp, saw edges and heraldic brassy horns giving the track bursts of color throughout. Mary and Abigail’s retro-inflected and heartfelt vocal performances usher the listeners with sisterly affection and encouragement that one can’t help but nod, agree, and say “Yes, I can do this,” with firm resolve.
Bunny X’s most recent release, Perfect Paradise, is a collaboration with Don Dellpiero. A smooth-sailing, colorful and vibrant number with touches of French House, Perfect Paradise harkens palm tree-lined tropical beaches, neon sunsets over seafoam blue waters, and even some flamingos and other birds of paradise frolicking about. Along with the catchy chorus and cadences, the track features some fantastic rhythmic guitars over funky bass notes and giant synth chords. Shimmering arps enter the scenic soundscape like fireflies dancing about, giving some light, fire and glimmer to complete this colorful vision. A perfect summer track to welcome the reopening and rebound, Perfect Paradise is a playlist staple for summer parties of both retro and the modern kinds.
With these three dynamic releases, we look forward to seeing more of what Bunny X will be bringing us in the near future, which is looking bright and hopeful all around at dawn of a new era, especially with both Abigail and Mary around. New York City music carries two fine gems in these ladies, and both have grown into fabulous scene icons of their own right. It’s no fun if Bunny X ain’t around.
For more Bunny X, visit https://bunnyx.bandcamp.com
