CP Fletcher, the frontrunner and only fixture of the band A Permanent Shadow is an emerging alternative indie artist in the vein of Depeche Mode, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and other ’80s indie-pop icons. Surrounding himself with a rotating cast of musicians and producers, Fletcher works with various collaborators to bring his creations to life, resulting in an ever-changing soundscape that embodies the ebbs and flows of life itself. His newest single, “Number One Fan,” channels Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” and dives into themes related to toxic relationships, such as loyalty, regret, remorse, and more. The song fuses modern pop with sonic elements from eighties electronic music as a catchy yet melancholic ode to loyalty and unconditional support. With our ears perked to his new music, we...