Berlin-based duo Bromsen are no strangers to pushing sonic boundaries, and their new single Data Highway is proof of that restless ambition. Released on 8 August 2025 via RecordJet, the track finds Richard and Karlo Bromsen teaming up with renowned German producer Robert “Reatsch” Eydner to create a high-energy fusion of synthwave, indie rock, and electronic punch. The result is a neon-soaked anthem that feels both retro and futuristic — an escape into a world where wires, signals, and human emotions collide.
Lyrically, Data Highway dives into the tension of our hyperconnected age, painting a vivid picture of what it means to live inside the digital current. Lines like “Hangin’ around caught in a wire / How can we drown in the Wi-Fi?” capture the strange contradiction of being constantly online yet struggling to find real connection. The chorus — “Cruisin’ around we will eat time / We’re driving on a data highway” — channels the endless motion of modern life, where time slips away in the glow of screens and streaming feeds.
Rather than moralizing, Bromsen lean into the poetry of the digital age. Their lyrics embrace its chaos while questioning its cost, giving the track both thematic weight and an addictive hook.
From its opening moments, Data Highway feels cinematic. Richard’s synth layers set the stage with lush, atmospheric tones that pulse with a nostalgic edge, while Karlo’s raw, impassioned vocals cut through with urgency. The track evolves like a journey — steady, propulsive beats leading into surging choruses that echo the sensation of speeding through a city of light.
Producer Reatsch, known for his precision and dynamic mixing at Suburb Studio Berlin, ensures every detail lands. The production balances the retro warmth of analog synths with crisp, modern textures, making the track resonate across synthwave, alt-electronic, and indie-rock playlists. It’s polished without losing grit — a balance that defines Bromsen’s sound.
Accompanying the release is a striking music video that translates the song’s themes into vivid imagery. Neon-lit landscapes, futuristic visuals, and fast-moving sequences mirror the track’s restless momentum. It feels like stepping into a digital fever-dream — part nostalgia, part warning, part invitation to ride deeper into the virtual glow.
Bromsen are steadily carving their place in the global indie-electronic landscape. Their ability to integrate retro synth aesthetics with modern production has already drawn coverage from outlets such as Rolling Stone en Español, Sonic Seducer, Earmilk, and Obscure Sound. The addition of drummer Bon Schmelke in late 2024 expanded their sonic possibilities, setting the stage for more ambitious live shows. With Data Highway, they’ve sharpened their identity — uniting organic performance and electronic precision into a sound that resonates across borders.
Data Highway is more than just a song about the digital world; it’s an immersive ride through it. Bromsen use synth-heavy atmospheres, emotional vocals, and razor-sharp production to craft a track that’s equal parts nostalgic and forward-looking. It’s a perfect soundtrack for anyone who has ever felt lost — or exhilarated — in the endless stream of data, lights, and noise that defines modern life.
With Data Highway, Bromsen have delivered a bold, hook-driven single that cements their reputation as one of Berlin’s most exciting indie-electronic acts. It’s a song built for late-night drives, glowing cityscapes, and those moments when the digital and human blur into one.
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