Font – “Punish Task”
If it wasn't already obvious based on lead single " Texas ," Austin Band To Watch Font have completely transformed their sound for sophomore album American Bully XL . Whereas Font's debut Strange Burden could loosely be described as dance-punk, I compared "Texas" to fellow Austin band Hovvdy's gauzy indie-pop. Now comes a second single, which pushes further into new sonic territory. The post Font…
Font, the Austin band garnering attention, has undergone a significant musical transformation on their sophomore album, American Bully XL. Their debut single, "Texas," drew comparisons to indie-pop, while the new track, "Punish Task," delves into an entirely different sonic landscape. The band's frontman, Thom Waddill, describes the song as a fusion of post-hyperpop and post-rage rap, delving into the contrast between darkness and light, rage and euphoria.
The lyrics explore themes of betrayal, grief, and the feeling of being condemned to endlessly pick at a festering wound, symbolizing the tarnished reflection of nostalgia. American Bully XL is set to be released on November 13th via Acrophase, with pre-orders available now. The week's most significant music news and humor will follow.
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