A twangy rock introspection consumes on “Something’s Gotta Go,” an enveloping single from Will Orchard. The Nashville-via-New England based artist describes the release as “a cathartic release, and an acknowledgement of self-inflicted pain.” He continues: “It’s about getting into the pattern of never being satisfied with yourself, and defining yourself by external factors.”
Centered around a resonating title-touting charm — yearning for change amidst personal stagnation — the track progresses enjoyably via harmonious vocal layers and jangling guitar delights. Imagery to “chipped teeth” and “empty sails” reflect a dissatisfaction with oneself, attaining catharsis in its latter pleas to embrace life’s ebbs and flows, rather than clinging to destructive self-analysis and pity. The release wholly satiates in its enjoyable melodic drive and artful thematic hold, refreshing and relatable in its urgings to move beyond personal dissatisfaction and into an embrace of spontaneity.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
