![]() ![]() ![]() The “original” version of their 2022 standalone single “Mermaid Blues” (released Jvia New Granada Records) is longer, slightly looser, and has a completely different chorus than its successor. Released March 1, 2023, “Mermaid Blues (V1)” is a captivating look not only at LAPêCHE’s talents as a fast-rising Brooklyn band, but also at the songwriting process and a song’s growth over time. Mermaid Blues (Version 1) – LAPÊCHE Summer came and let the light in Now it’s done, c apture the glow Quiet not to wake our boredom The wait, the weight of seasons Weeding out the weaker ones There’s no binding bird song Just a sleeping garden The comfort the veil of spring brings shines the shoes Pales the dark, levels the land And produces honey We shed our coats We watch the fickle moon bloom It’s high time we had a song that spoke to our seasonally-charged volatility and emotional disruption, and in “ Mermaid Blues (V1),” LAPêCHE open up with raw verve and radiant vulnerability.Ī soaring, sweltering indie rock fever dream in its own right, “Mermaid Blues (V1)” is an anthem for all who suffer anxiety and depression, especially as a result of the colder, darker months. As much as we try to prepare for it or prevent it, seasonal affective disorder can and does hit hard – and while LAPêCHE aren’t offering any cures, they’ve got a new stunning antidote to tide us over for five minutes apiece. Cherish the hot and sunny weather while it lasts, because with the end of summer comes the beginning of the fall – literally and emotionally. Winter feels worlds away from our perch here in June – as of this writing, the summer solstice is only eight days away – but the cold, dark season has a way of sneaking up on us faster than we think. The wait, the weight of seasons, weeding out the weaker ones… Stream: “Mermaid Blues” (Version 1) – LAPêCHE ![]() It’s high time we had a song that spoke to our seasonally-charged volatility and emotional disruption, and in “Mermaid Blues (V1),” Brooklyn indie rock band LAPêCHE open up with raw verve and radiant vulnerability. ![]()
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