A jangly psych-pop nostalgia enamors on “Donny Says,” the newest success from Miami-based band The Wax Worms. First catching our ears with fellow throwback rock crooner “Laura” again in 2023, the band proceed to excel with a splendidly classic, hook-filled attraction with “Donny Says,” which bears a fond likeness to The Lemon Twigs in its radiant vocal traces and hypnotic jangling.
The observe’s glistening, harmonious manufacturing melds with a political topical emphasis — being a scathing tackle Donald Trump, and the presidency normally. “Donny says, he’s in management,” dazed vocals exude. “However it’s all in his head, he’s on their lonesome.” Wealth and energy are one factor, however true loneliness is one other. The backing vocal harmonies, glistening guitars, and twinkling keys assemble for a hooky, replay-inducing deal with from The Wax Worms.
The band’s lead singer, Max Harrison, elaborates additional on the observe:
“‘Donny Says’ was written when Trump first received in 2016, and was shelved till now. Feeling it applicable to launch a refined political diss observe given the present state of the USA, we determined to shine it up for an official launch. On the time, I used to be listening to solely the Velvet Underground and Mac Demarco, and I feel that comes by way of plainly. The lyrics are political for those who concentrate, and laidback for those who don’t, unintentionally reflective of the privilege Individuals have on the world stage. The angle I had after I first wrote the music has remained the identical: Trump is stuffed with it, so is the presidency normally, and he’s extra akin to a spoiled, lonely brat than the loud-mouth authoritarian he desires you to consider he’s. Thanks for listening, and we hope you take pleasure in.”
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This and different tracks featured this month might be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
