As the first preview of their collaborative album, they present “Deathx1k”.
Two of the most prominent exponents of the alternative scene of the 2000s join forces in Cherry Sodaa collaborative album between Say Anything and Wavves which will be released on September 18 through I Surrender Records. As a first preview they shared “Deathx1k”a song that recovers the energy of pop punk and indie rock that have characterized both projects.
“Deathx1k” It is a theme that reflects survival after chaos, showing a portrait of emotional fragility and the struggle to find meaning even when everything seems lost. He track It is the first preview of the album and is accompanied by an animated music video claymation directed by Jelly Eyesin which you can see plasticine versions of Nathan Williams and Max Bemis within a story full of black humor.
With the release of this song, Say Anything and Wavves They offer a sample of their collaborative project. According to Williamsleader of Wavvesthe idea arose after knowing in depth the catalog of Bemisleader of Say Anythingwhich sparked his interest in exploring what the lo-fi roots of Wavves combined with the aesthetics of mall emo. For its part, Bemis He highlighted that the composition process allowed them to leave their comfort zone and find a balance between melancholic drama and raw, vibrant energy.
The album was written jointly by both musicians, while the production was carried out by Aaron Rubinknown for his work with Blink-182. Although the two projects emerged in the same decade, each developed a different sonic identity; However, these influences are mixed in a ten-song material that marks the beginning of a new stage for the two proposals.
This is the cover and the tracklist:
01. “Keep What Hurts”
02. “Deathx1k”
03. “Gone Away”
04. “So Low”
05. “Still Alive”
06. “Cherry Soda”
07. “Sell You Hope”
08. “Litterbug”
09. “Pretend Again”
10. “Pinesol”
