Lina & Richey, the dynamic duo known as Songs for Sabotage, makes a triumphant return with their latest release, “Pills.” This mesmerizing single, accompanied by a captivating music video, offers a tantalizing glimpse into their highly anticipated second album, “Clean Trauma,” scheduled for release later this year.
“Pills” delves into the narrative of a toxic past, where a life of non-stop partying and days filled with sleep took center stage. It confronts the realization that this lifestyle was built upon falsehoods, with supposed friends revealed as opportunistic pretenders. g their emotional depth.
Accepting this fact may be a difficult pill to swallow, but it represents a transforming path of putting the past behind and moving forward, regardless of the scars it may leave.
“Pills” is the first single from the upcoming “Clean Trauma,” and it sets the tone for a series of releases running up to the album’s formal release. With a conceptual approach, the album draws inspiration from genuinely dark moments in the artists’ lives, reflecting their emotional depth. The music video for “Pills,” filmed in Los Angeles under the direction of Rick Perez, with Logan MacLachlan as the director of photography, adds a visual dimension to the song’s message. Each room in the video represents a distinct mood associated with different drugs commonly encountered during partying, enhancing the depth and intensity of the visuals.
Prior to the full release of “Clean Trauma,” SFS has planned the unveiling of several additional singles. The album underwent a transformative process, deviating from their traditional guitar-driven sound. Instead, the duo embraced a minimalist and synth-based approach, experimenting with sound design and remixing earlier versions of the songs. The result is a collection of tracks that evoke heartbreak yet remain danceable, perfectly aligned with the album’s poignant title, “Clean Trauma.”
Fans can now stream the single “Pills” on major platforms, offering an enticing preview of what awaits from SFS. The highly anticipated release of “Clean Trauma” in October promises to showcase the duo’s distinctive blend of introspective storytelling and infectious beats, leaving an indelible mark on listeners.
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