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“Hold On Tight”: Why Another’s Dark Indie-Rock Anthem
“Hold On Tight” sees Why Another diving headfirst into the emotional chaos of modern life. Hailing from New York, the band has long built a reputation for music that feels both intimate and expansive, and this track is no exception. From the opening guitar riff, there’s a sense of tension and urgency that immediately pulls you in, setting the stage for an indie-rock journey that’s as reflective as it is cinematic.
The song unfolds with a careful sense of pacing. Malka’s vocals float over a shifting backdrop of analogue textures and punchy rhythms, capturing the fragility and resilience of the human spirit. There’s a hypnotic quality to the track, as it moves seamlessly from moments of frantic energy to spaces of introspective calm. It’s a balancing act that Why Another have honed to perfection, creating a sound that’s both familiar and excitingly unpredictable.
Production-wise, the track benefits from the full ensemble’s synergy. Each band member contributes to the ebb and flow of the song, ensuring that the emotional peaks land with impact. The collaborative energy is palpable, lending a warmth and spontaneity that elevates the track beyond polished studio perfection. It’s indie-rock designed to be felt as much as heard.
The accompanying animated short brings the song’s themes to life. The surreal narrative of a character in free fall mirrors the track’s exploration of surrender and acceptance. Printmaking-inspired visuals with overlapping flat colors and abstract shapes provide a mesmerizing complement to the music, reinforcing Why Another’s commitment to creating immersive, multi-sensory art.
“Hold On Tight” proves that Why Another are still pushing boundaries in the indie-rock world. It’s a song that balances vulnerability with boldness, offering listeners a cathartic escape into a world that feels both personal and universal. With its hypnotic grooves and cinematic ambition, the single cements the band as one of NYC’s most compelling voices in contemporary music.
With images captured during one of their recent live performances, director Pablo Delpedro sought to highlight the intensity that is so characteristic of Dead Chic. The release of the band’s new single “The Bells and The Fists” was the perfect opportunity to illustrate this: a strange, shadowy track where flesh and steel collide, the soundtrack to a pagan ceremony unfolding somewhere deep in the bowels of the earth.
The video immerses us in the world of the four band members. Through their looks, their movements, their chaos and fury, we find ourselves at the heart of the storm, in the thick, sweaty atmosphere that turns each of their concerts into a dark and intense ritual.
Dead Chic originally formed from the partnership between Andy Balcon and Damien Félix. They met a few years ago while touring with their respective bands (Heymooshaker and Catfish), frequently crossing paths on the road and catching up backstage to discuss music, idols, and the possibility of collaborating. After a few years without crossing paths, they reconnected in the fall of 2020. Before discussing musical influences, Andy and Damien shared visual references, illustrations, and landscapes that would form the foundation and direction of their work. The idea of working together then took a serious turn, and after some exchanges, “Too Far Gone,” their first track, was released in 2022.
They were then joined by Rémi Ferbus on drums (known for his work with Kimberose, Mélissa Laveaux, among others), who had previously collaborated with Andy; and Mathis Akenginon keyboards, a long-time collaborator of Damien in Catfish. Over the years, through tours and travels, the musicians have honed their skills, enriched their cultural knowledge, and defined their individual styles. The combination of the four immediately sparked.
Dead Chic’s debut album ‘Serenades and Damnation’ is out now via Upton Park. “The Bells and The Fists” is something new that is a taster of where Dead Chic are headed for 2026.
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