A new track from rock collective Finding Frances, “Lobster Screams” struts mellow keys and guitar riffs alongside compelling contemplations on modern adulthood anxieties — specifically “on aging parents and housing scarcity,” reflected in lyrics like “I guess I better learn to see the bright side, someday I’ll own a house when mom and dad die.” A brassy enticement follows this affecting line, with funky guitar riffs enamoring during the “insurance plan,” references.
The lyrical prowess — “spent half my rent on therapy,” — feels poignant and wholly relatable throughout, set against a melodic array of catching guitars, bursting brass, and lush keys. The 8-member collective — who are gathered across 7 cities — gathers one week every summer to make a record, in the town where they all met: Bloomington, Indiana. The latest byproduct is their debut album For Flowers Yet to Bloom, releasing in August.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of July 2023’ Spotify playlist.
