The New Citizen Kane has returned with Causing A Commotion, a late-summer EP that feels daring. Known for bending genres into something entirely his own, Kane leans into disco grooves, retro synths, and sleek electronic textures. But it never loses sight of the emotion at the heart of his work. What makes this release stand out is the way vulnerability hides beneath the glitter.
The centerpiece is “Subconscious,” a confession about forbidden feelings that surface without warning. Kane whispers, “the chaos just beneath the surface,” over pulsing beats, capturing the thrill and ache of unexpected attraction. Released in two versions—the Primordial Radio Mix and the Reason Radio Mix—the track cleverly splits desire into instinct and restraint, showing both sides of the same longing. It is not only catchy but also quietly thought-provoking.
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Elsewhere, “Bubble Gum Hot” adds humor and playfulness, while “Ratbag Joy (Alternative Version)” bursts with reckless energy. Kane’s bold decision to rework Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody?” is another highlight. Instead of smothering the original, he refreshes it with crisp electronic touches, proving he can honor the past while shaping it into something new. Tracks like “Hearts Aren’t Made of Wood ’25” and “Meet Me On Street Corners (Synthphonica Mix)” lean softer.
At its core, this EP explores contradictions: joy and ache, impulse and control, past and future. Kane’s voice is smooth yet urgent, gliding between seduction and honesty. The production is polished but never sterile, always leaving space for human warmth.
Causing A Commotion works because it entertains and unsettles in equal measure. It is an EP that invites dancing, yet lingers long after the last note. As a bridge into his upcoming project Psychedelika, this feels like one of The New Citizen Kane’s strongest and most complete statements to date.
