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som som Unleashes Stunning New Single ‘Seasonal Depression’
som som’s latest single, “Seasonal Depression,” is a captivating journey through the emotional fog of life’s more difficult seasons. Combining indie pop, indie rock, and dream pop influences, the track perfectly captures the tension between melancholy and hope. From the moment the first note hits, it’s clear that this song is a standout. It’s dreamy yet grounded, with a steady beat that draws you in and a lush sonic palette that keeps you hooked.
Lyrically, “Seasonal Depression” is a raw and introspective exploration of cycles of negativity, emotional weight, and healing. som som has a gift for making complex emotions feel relatable, and the song’s vulnerability shines through in every line. Despite its heavy subject matter, there’s an undercurrent of optimism that keeps the song from feeling too dark—like light creeping through the clouds on a gray day.
Musically, the track is a sonic embrace. The dreamy synths, soft guitars, and infectious rhythm make it impossible not to sway along, even as the lyrics explore deeper struggles. It’s a perfect blend of catchy indie rock and ethereal dream pop, making it a song you’ll want to come back to time and time again. Whether you’re reflecting on a tough season or just looking for a new jam, “Seasonal Depression” offers a soundtrack for both moments of introspection and lighthearted escape.
som som continues to prove that he’s one of the most exciting emerging artists in the indie scene. “Seasonal Depression” is a song that balances emotional depth with musical complexity, and it showcases his ability to craft something truly unique. If this track is any indication, som som’s future in the indie world is bright, and we can’t wait to see where his sound takes us next.
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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