Pop/Review Mike Stewart Theory - It Reaches Us

Mike Stewart Theory, also known as Mikey2Hats, hails from Austin, United States, delivering a unique blend of psychedelic and indietronic vibes with a groovy 80's soul twist. The band members, including Marcus Praed on the Moog synth and Julio Figueroa on drums, joined forces with Mike to create their latest original single, "It Reaches Us."

"It Reaches Us," the brainchild of Mike Stewart Theory, daringly enters a new phase of their musical development. The song is a thrilling fusion of indietronic pulses, psychedelic soundscapes, and soul grooves from the 1980s—a combination that feels both timeless and surprisingly contemporary.

Mike creates a kaleidoscope soundscape that lives on contrast with the help of Marcus Praed on Moog synth and Julio Figueroa on drums. Warm analog synth tones shimmer against crisp, danceable percussion, while dreamy melodic parts are broken by strong rhythmic bursts. The production, which was recorded in Austin, London, and Bad Iburg, has a very global feel to it, fusing elements from several musical traditions to create something that is universal.

The song's lyrics explore resonance and connection, the unseen forces that unite people across time and space. Its message is upbeat, and the way the music, like emotion, permeates even the toughest walls conveys a sense of inevitable progress. This concept is carried forward by the hypnotic yet grounded groove, which allows listeners to move and practice meditation.

"It Reaches Us," the lead single from the forthcoming album “Mikey2Hats Birthday,” suggests a bold and lighthearted approach for the project. Although there are echoes of well-known creativity for fans of Garbage, Radiohead, or Pharrell Williams, the end product is unmistakably Mike Stewart Theory: audacious, erratic, and consistently groovy.

"It Reaches Us" is a heartfelt and profound aural explosion that demonstrates that this group is prepared to captivate listeners and spark imaginations everywhere.