Stirring in its swell from lush jangle-pop intrigue into a fervent rock expressiveness, “Get Me Far” marks Alex Ergas’ first single in four years, showcasing his growth as a songwriter and his command over dynamic, emotionally resonant arrangements. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Ergas blends melodic hooks with atmospheric guitar textures, crafting a track that balances introspection and expansive sonic energy.
The official visualizer for “Get Me Far” is also memorable — capturing a personal journey through Ergas’ first visits to Puerto Rico and Japan. Filmed during a 2023 trip to study at J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo, the footage blends spontaneous moments with thoughtfully composed shots, including Alex at Sensōji Temple in Asakusa and aerial views from his plane window.
A swirling haze of jangly guitars kickstarts the track with hypnotic appeal, lushly memorable as the rhythm section hits cohesively and a more distortion-friendly tonal edge appears. Ergas’ vocals appear with a beckoning to “get me far from here” — solemn and understated, yet distinctively melodic, with its easing in.
Ergas’ sporadic vocals presence pairs with the haunting guitar work for an atmospheric, soulful edge, with hints of Jeff Buckley. The “watch the sky” lyrical contemplation then gears up into a blistering, ardent rock expanse around mid-point — bolstered by “here for you” sharp vocal reassurances and grungier, brisker guitar emissions. “Get Me Far” is an emotively gripping, wonderfully textured rock success from Alex Ergas.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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