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Late Again Delivers Masterful Tune ‘Caterpillars’

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2 years ago

August 10, 2024

Brazilian-born, Brooklyn-based creator and dream-pop-electronic artist Late Again returns with a captivating new single and music video titled “Caterpillars.” This release follows his recent EP collection, Migraine Fever Dream, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist who masterfully blends the surreal with the real.

“Caterpillars” is more than just a song—it’s a sonic reflection of Late Again’s lived experience. Inspired by the relentless construction noise he endured for two years, as the block next to his home was demolished to make way for a skyscraper, the track delves into the chaos and perils of gentrification. This theme of disruption is vividly captured in the lyrics, where Late Again muses, “Concrete, steel, sticks, and stones / A caterpillar shattered my bones / Convert my flesh to square feet.” These lines poignantly express the physical and emotional toll of urban transformation, a struggle between survival and complicity in the very forces reshaping his world.

Sonically, “Caterpillars” is an invigorating blend of electronic beats, otherworldly synths, and elevated melodies, creating a unique fusion of electronic, indie pop, and trip hop. The track pulses with energy, transforming Late Again’s personal frustrations into a universal narrative about the impact of gentrification on communities and individuals. The accompanying music video, directed by the visionary duo Gui Bohn and Nina Torres, amplifies the song’s message with a cinematic portrayal of people bowling against a utopian cityscape. As each game progresses, the city begins to tremble and eventually crumble, a powerful metaphor for the dangers of unchecked urban development.

Late Again’s artistry shines brightly in “Caterpillars.” Drawing from a rich tapestry of influences, including Mac Demarco, Gorillaz, Beach Fossils, Devendra Banhart, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Caetano Veloso, he creates a soundscape that is both unique and deeply resonant. The track is a testament to his ability to craft music that is as thought-provoking as it is sonically engaging.

“Caterpillars” is a thrilling and transformative musical journey that invites listeners to contemplate the complexities of modern life while enjoying the ride through Late Again’s distinctive sound world. This release not only solidifies his place as a rising force in the dream pop and electronic scenes but also as a true artist with a voice and vision all his own.

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Syd Brings the Beard Tour to the Tabernacle on November 24

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2 hours ago

November 4, 2026

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Syd performing live on stage, singing into a microphone under spotlights

Syd performing live on stage. Photo courtesy of Syd (official Instagram).

Syd’s Beard Tour plays the Tabernacle on Tuesday, November 24, a late November stop on the 22 date North American run behind her third solo album, with no opener announced and none needed.

Atlanta’s R&B fall gets its centerpiece on Tuesday, November 24, when Syd headlines the Tabernacle on the Beard Tour. The 22 date North American run opened in Vancouver on November 7 and closes at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on December 16, passing through Camp Flog Gnaw on the way, and it is built entirely around the strongest solo record of her career.

That record is Beard, her third solo album, released July 17 through Free Lunch and Warner Records, her first LP in four years and one she co-produced herself. The collaborator list reads like a roll call of modern soul: Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, Rodney Jerkins, James Fauntleroy and Van Hunt all appear across its 12 tracks. The album folds in “GMFU,” first released as a standalone single in September 2025, produced by Jerkins with Saadiq on bass, here in a version featuring Big Sean, and it was led by “Callin,” featuring Blu June. Earlier single “Die For This,” from July 2025, was her first new song in over three years and started the whole campaign.

Syd’s standing in the culture is larger than any single billing: co-founder of The Internet, and a GRAMMY winning songwriter whose credits include Beyoncé’s “Plastic Off the Sofa.” But a Beard show is a different proposition from the résumé. No opener is announced for the Atlanta date, just Syd, the band and a room that has hosted every kind of music Atlanta loves. Tuesday night at the Tabernacle belongs to her alone.