Can You Hear Me? is the raucous new single from Staytus and it was noisy and bold enough to pique my interest to learn more. Happily, Staytus agreed to answer a few questions for me. As a lifelong fan of Gary Numan, I suddenly made the connection as to why the single resonated so well with me. Please read on: Please give us a brief background about yourself? I’m a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and sound designer based in Scottsdale, Arizona. I started making music when I was 15, experimenting with entry-level digital audio workstations, which eventually led to my passion for industrial rock and electronic music production. I’m an unsigned artist, currently working on expanding my presence in the music industry. In addition to producing my own music, I’ve studied audio production and hold multiple certifications, including the highest Pro Tools certification. My journey has been about creating a distinct sound that blends multiple genres with a personal narrative. On your so
There's no disputing that the delightfully titled So Fucked by Brooklyn-based band Stripes harks back to the golden era of indie rock. The song incorporates that enjoyable feeling of energy and lethargy, nailing the driving guitar and percussive parts onto the backboard of Izzy MK's exhorting vocals. Stripes say the song is "all about laughing through the pain. When things go wrong, I can't help but find it funny even when you feel like the situation is 'so fucked'. When you embrace the feeling that nothing is going to go the way you planned, you're free". A good track for the car stereo, well worth a listen and nothing as vulgar as the title might suggest.