Power Down “Bag in Hand”

“Bag In Hand” marks listeners’ first step to the sonic universe of Power Down—and they might be surprised by what they find. Their debut single feels like it was written beneath the neon haze of a sprawling city, as if Voss Jr. and Zepeda crafted a tale of longing, detachment, and surrender designed to crank up the drama and allure to the max. Blending pop, rock, and electronic sensibilities, “Bag In Hand” could slide seamlessly into a cyberpunk film soundtrack—a surge of shimmering synths, cavernous whistles, distorted rhythms, and climactic harmonies. The tempo pulses with urgency and intensity, tracing the thoughts of a lover chasing after a partner who’s already halfway gone—“day after day, night after night”—stepping into the spotlight with one foot out the door and a “bag in hand.” As the track unfolds, anticipation builds, hinting that these two might be drifting apart for good. Emotion-charged vocals swing between restraint and release, heightening the sense of desperation. Though the waiting and loneliness threaten to tear him apart, he vows to remain her “audience of one,” even when it feels futile—because “sometimes in love, you let them run.”

Just as easily as “Bag In Hand” could score a cyberpunk film, it could just as easily soundtrack a larger-than-life anime about love on the brink. Fortunately, viewers don’t have to imagine it—Aaron “Zeus” Zepeda brings the vision to life himself for the music video, directing an anime-style micro-drama teeming with tension and heart. At first, the lovers seem inseparable—sharing cuddles, kisses, and easy smiles—but things shift when the girlfriend takes the stage, black feathered wings trailing behind her as she walks out the door. Trapped inside a giant bubble, the boyfriend becomes cut off from reality, lost in his own head, and unable to break free. As she moves on without him, the tension mounts until it hits: he can’t bear to lose her. He races to make her next performance, desperate to catch her before it’s too late—only to arrive after the curtain falls. By then, she’s already gone—off on tour, chasing her own spotlight, with no promise of return—leaving behind only echoes of romance and a breathless sense of awe.