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Nature Meets Nuance: The fin.’s Echoes
“Echoes” by The fin. is more than just a song—it’s a meditation wrapped in sound. Arriving after their 10th-anniversary milestone, the track reflects the band’s mastery of creating music that is as deeply introspective as it is accessible. Combining ambient elements with their signature indie-psychedelic flair, The fin. invites listeners into an evocative auditory journey.
The opening seconds are pure magic, with the natural symphony of birds and insects setting a tranquil stage. Yuto Uchino’s voice then drifts in, smooth and weightless, as though carried on a soft breeze. Layered with shimmering synths and delicate percussion, the track creates a dreamlike atmosphere, inviting the listener to lose themselves in its gentle embrace. The progression is subtle but profound, as a mellow groove develops, lifting the song into a state of quiet euphoria.
This interplay of nature and modernity is mirrored in Uchino’s lyrics. Inspired by his childhood home, “Echoes” is a poignant reflection on identity and the universal longing for connection to the past.
While the song is grounded in the personal, it’s also a testament to The fin.’s expansive artistry. Uchino’s role as the band’s creative engine—handling everything from songwriting to production—ensures a cohesion that is as rare as it is compelling. The band’s ability to balance intricate craftsmanship with emotional authenticity shines brightly here.
With its lush textures and heartfelt lyrics, “Echoes” serves as both a standalone gem and a tantalizing preview of what’s to come from The fin. in 2025. For anyone seeking music that soothes, inspires, and resonates, this track is an absolute must-listen.
In “You Never Do Shit,” Brooklyn’s Dead Tooth deliver a snarling, urgent post-punk single that distills their barbed energy into under four minutes of sharp-tongued wit and scuffed-up sonics. It’s a track that bristles with disdain—Zach Ellis’ vocal delivery is acidic, at times theatrical, and often more spoken than sung. There’s a punk rock immediacy here, but with the knowing wink of someone who’s watched the scene curdle and still wants to dance through the ashes.
The song began its life in a different medium—written for a fictional band on City on Fire—but the real-life iteration carries more weight. There’s a palpable satisfaction in Ellis’ decision to reclaim it, and that freedom seeps into every detail: the unkempt rhythm section, the jarring saxophone lines from John Stanesco, and the deliberate looseness that characterizes its structure.
Dead Tooth are at once participants and commentators in the culture they inhabit. Their songs are alive with noise, but also with intent—tracking the psychic hangover of nightlife, subcultural collapse, and underground scenes that burn bright and disappear too soon. Ellis’ lyrical observations land like tossed-off critiques, but underneath the smirk is something deeper, almost desperate: a desire for connection, even through chaos.
With their debut album looming, “You Never Do Shit” feels like a thesis statement. Not just of sound, but of ethos: reject slickness, embrace noise, tell the truth—even if it’s ugly. In a year when punk has mostly whispered or wandered, Dead Tooth has chosen to scream.
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