Following the release of “Agonal” back in May, Brisbane/Meanjin’s Call The Mourning have just dropped “Switch“, and it’s another heavy-hitter from the trio.
Drawing on bassist Lachie Grumley‘s experiences of so-called friends taking advantage, and singer/guitarist Constance Grafos‘ time spent in EMDR therapy, where she could safely re-examine her emotions about people and situations in retrospect, “Switch” explores that feeling of putting someone on a pedestal, only to have them let you down. The “switch” itself is a myriad things – the Jekyll/Hyde switch of the friend, the personal switch in perspective, the switching off of the relationship, and – much like the circuit breakers that inspired the title – the switching off of the power they had over you.
Give it a listen below!
Rounded out by drummer Dominic Willimott, Call The Mourning’s sound draws from influences across the alternative music spectrum, with “Switch” showcasing a clear direction for the band:
“Sonically, we are moving towards integrating other aspects of early 2000s rock and metal in both writing and sounds. More synths, keys and dynamic vocals.”
The end result is a track that wouldn’t be out of place on the end credits of a 90s/00s horror movie – and if you’re anything like us, that’s a vibe you’ve been chasing ever since Queen of the Damned.
“Switch” is out now – grab it on your favourite streaming service HERE.
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