‘CROSSTOWN – Angelyne’ is a dreamy, reverent indie ballad that captures the dazzling mythos of Los Angeles’ most iconic enigma. A tribute to the billboard queen of the ’80s, the track is both a nostalgic time capsule and a gentle critique of our current attention economy.
With wistful guitars, sun-drenched melodies, and a heartfelt lyrical ode, Angelyne gloriously brings back an era when fame loomed large—literally. In the days before the internet, billboards weren’t just ads; they were declarations. Angelyne, with her platinum blonde hair, hot pink Corvette, and a single name emblazoned across the sky, became a symbol of the surreal, self-invented Hollywood dream. CROSSTOWN captures this with touching sincerity and a sonic palette that blends the breezy charm of The Beatles with the indie-glow of Tal Bachman’s She’s So High.
Lyrically, the song soars. Lines like “She knew it was her destiny to be idolized” and “Just look up at Miss Angelyne / She’ll be watching over you” turn Angelyne into a kind of pop-culture guardian angel—eternally looking down from the skyline. There’s a genuine awe here, not just for the woman, but for what she represented: boldness, glamor, and the guts to stand out in a sea of sameness.
Angelyne is a delightful homage with real heart—fun, catchy, and emotionally resonant. It honors a time when making it big meant taking up space—and reminds us that sometimes, to be seen, you just have to go big and pink.
CROSSTOWN is working on their debut album “Rotating Cast” coming out later in the summer. The album will blend the styles of punk, electronic music, and bedroom pop, and Angelyne will be included.”
