A jangly psych-pop nostalgia enamors on “Donny Says,” the most recent success from Miami-based band The Wax Worms. First catching our ears with fellow throwback rock crooner “Laura” again in 2023, the band proceed to excel with a splendidly classic, hook-filled enchantment with “Donny Says,” which bears a fond likeness to The Lemon Twigs in its radiant vocal traces and hypnotic jangling.
The observe’s glistening, harmonious manufacturing melds with a political topical emphasis — being a scathing tackle Donald Trump, and the presidency generally. “Donny says, he’s in management,” dazed vocals exude. “However it’s all in his head, he’s on their lonesome.” Wealth and energy are one factor, however true loneliness is one other. The backing vocal harmonies, glistening guitars, and twinkling keys assemble for a hooky, replay-inducing deal with from The Wax Worms.
The band’s lead singer, Max Harrison, elaborates additional on the observe:
“‘Donny Says’ was written when Trump first received in 2016, and was shelved till now. Feeling it applicable to launch a delicate political diss observe given the present state of the USA, we determined to shine it up for an official launch. On the time, I used to be listening to solely the Velvet Underground and Mac Demarco, and I believe that comes by plainly. The lyrics are political should you concentrate, and laidback should you don’t, unintentionally reflective of the privilege People have on the world stage. The attitude I had after I first wrote the music has remained the identical: Trump is stuffed with it, so is the presidency generally, and he’s extra akin to a spoiled, lonely brat than the loud-mouth authoritarian he needs you to imagine he’s. Thanks for listening, and we hope you get pleasure from.”
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This and different tracks featured this month may be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
