An ambiguous and mysterious project, sammy./REVERSIES first appeared on our blog earlier this year with ‘Dead of Night’, a gloomy and meaningful piece we described as “a roaring nugget of pop-punk and emo-flavoured goodness”. Hailing from Japan, the talented human behind the project often contrasts energetic guitar-powered instrumental with darker, more reflective lyricism, crafting a listening experience that’s partly familiar and partly fringe. Recently, sammy./REVERSIES has returned with its latest effort, ‘what r u waiting 4?’
Boasting a committed DIY ethos, the Japanese artist’s authentic sound might appear almost lo-fi to some, yet we feel as though such quirkiness infers sammy’s records with a fascinating allure, characterising it all as unique and wholesome. ‘what r u waiting 4?’ is the perfect evidence of that, with its striking guitars and Barker-esque drum fills providing a fitting musical counterpoint for sammy./REVERSIES’ inquisitive songwriting, here oscillating between English and Japanese.
Seeking meaningful connections with other humans in an overly bleak reality, ‘what r u waiting 4?’ is bound to resonate with a large audience out there. As we are told: “The lyrics revolve around the question ‘What are you waiting for?’, portraying emotions of loneliness and uncertainty while still yearning for connection”.
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