Song of the Day | “No Problems” by Ginger Root

A multi-instrumentalist and noted polymath, Cameron Lew (AKA Ginger Root) makes polished, DIY synth-pop, fused with alt-disco, boogie, soul and (as evidenced on the new single “No Problems”) Japanese city pop.

Tapping into Ram-era Paul McCartney, with endearing and bright chord progressions and an orchestra of ambient synths, Kew builds a lively atmosphere on “No Problems,” waxing self-consciously about a personal journey toward authenticity: “Go get what you want / Get hip to the signs and then you /Get lost in your thoughts / Just trying to prove / What’s with you now?” Paired with a retro and madcap music video, “No Problems” is an early indicator of what to expect from Ginger Root’s forthcoming full length, SHINBANGUMI (out September 13 on Ghostly International).

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All songs featured in our Song of the Day series can be found on our Fresh Squeeze Playlist and in rotation on our music discovery radio station, The Independent.