Edgar Everyone is a French musician, singer, and producer based in Los Angeles. Having lived in Paris, New York, and Hong Kong, he relocated to California in 2016 and has been part of the west coast music scene ever since. No Apologies recently had a chance to listen to his latest single, “U PUSH ME,” here are our thoughts.

U PUSH ME” is the type of pop record that envelops listeners in its heady bass and sporadic, shimmering synths. It opens with a kick drum that funnels into a whisper of xylophone and ultimately breaks the rules with an in-your-face chorus. Edgar’s vocals evoke a 2010 singing aesthetic with an explorative sound reminiscent of early Beck. The tasteful addition of autotune creates a sound alternating between suave introspection and punchy melodies.

According to Edgar Everyone, “U PUSH ME” draws lyrical inspiration from Wong Kar-Wai’s 1994 film “Ashes of Time,” tipping his hat to the trope of a lone traveler’s journey toward self-discovery, heavily influenced by romantic encounters along the way. For new listeners, the lyrics might evoke imagery akin to “Kill Bill: Volume 1,” particularly the Beatrix scene, where antagonist Bill is drawn to a chapel and disregards the marriage of his female obsession in a thoughtless and bloody fashion. Either point of reference still puts you in the boots of a confused male lead who ultimately doesn’t know what he wants out of love: “You pull me into your chapel again/But tomorrow I’ll be gone with the wind/that feminine buzz keeps living inside my head.”

Ultimately, Edgar Everyone masterfully blends storytelling verses with lighter pop sensibilities in the chorus, making “U PUSH ME” undoubtedly worth a listen.