The Motion Epic is a synth-pop trio with a heartland rock twist that transports listeners to another place and time. Their track, “Heartbreakers,” was heavily inspired by a certain type of ‘80s top 40 “party” bop – à la “Sussudio,” “Dancing on the Ceiling,” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.” But The Motion Epic are a rock band, no matter how hard they try not to be, so inevitably the huge drums and driven guitars came out to play, and in the end what we had was something that captures the most fun and extreme aspects of ‘80s music across its most memorable genres – synth-pop, glam rock, and John Hughes montages. Picture Michael Jackson and Phil Collins collaborating in the studio. That’s what “Heartbreakers” is. 

“The song explores the idea of being with someone who doesn’t ignite your passion until you meet ‘the one,’ creating a struggle to make a decision,” says songwriter Pat DiMeo. “After coming up with the story, our objective was to write a song that captures the tantalizing feeling of someone contemplating adultery – something we see often in our ‘80s Rom-Coms.”