The new single from Maudlin Strangers, “Don’t Worry, I’m Fine” stirs in its thumping rock momentum, fondly reminiscent of Arctic Monkeys in its debonair vocal tone’s ascent into a blistering fuzz-friendly fervency. Maudlin Strangers is a band led by Los Angeles native Jake Hays, originally formed as a solo project in 2010. Today, the lineup includes Richie Gonzales on drums, Alexander “Schmorgle” Morgan on guitar/keys, and Drew Bruchs on bass.
A sporadic guitar buzzing immerses quickly, venturing into a confident vocal drive alongside a heady bass pulse. “I’ll be honest,” the vocals start as illuminated keys add to the mix. Jangling, quaint guitars and reassuring title-touting vocals launch into a raucously delectable chorus, as the vocals repeat “it’s been a long time coming,” upon the re-emergence of guitar-led vigor. “Don’t Worry, I’m Fine” is a stirring success from Maudlin Strangers.
Hays elaborates on the track:
“I wrote this song about dealing with a burnout I experienced, and how I needed to recover from it. I took a long hiatus and always kicked myself for it, but I realized it was all necessary to make it to the point where I am now, mentally. Sometimes you have to give yourself time to reflect to figure out truly what it is that you want, and what will make you happy.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
