It’s just a pop song: an uptempo ditty about fun-loving lust, with a chorus that would inspire as much pogoing as singing along. But for Tegan & Sara, “Closer,” the first single from their seventh studio album, Heartthrob (Jan. 29, Warner Bros.), is a whole new world.
“When we first played the record for people, they were like, ‘Oh, my God, are you terrified?’” says Tegan Quin, half of the twin-sister duo. “They called it a total departure, but it doesn’t feel that wild to me anymore.”
“Closer” has a driving kick drum and a twinkling synth breakdown, like many of the electro-infused songs on the radio. But it also has the smartly specific lyrics, catchy melody and impassioned delivery for which Tegan & Sara are known. Heartthrob—10 tracks of…