Formed remotely during the pandemic, the band called Strategies is back with a new single called “Presence” that reminds me a bit of the softer elements of emo rock bands like American Football and Further Seems Forever. The band begins the song with smooth sounding vocals paired with a lush instrumental background to help set the stage for the track. The single showcases the band’s ability to let the music flow right through them and create unique art with their inspiration. Clocking in just under the three-minute mark, this quick song is sure to remain in your headspace long after the last note is played out. The future looks bright for Strategies.
Strategies – “Outages” (Song Premiere)
Today I’m thrilled to share the latest single from indie punk band, Strategies, called “Outages.” The band includes Brian Moss (The Ghost/Hanalei/Great Apes), Paul Lask (The Ghost), and Neil Hennessey (Lawrence Arms/Joyce Manor), and their previous band experience pays off widely in this catchy, and driving punk rock song. Formed remotely in 2020, Strategies is a long-distance collaboration between old friends from the early 2000s Chicago punk and indie rock scenes. The band shared this about the latest single, “‘Outages’ is a narratively-structured song about feeling nostalgic. A guy walks into his backyard and remembers a night he fell in love many years earlier. He replays events from that night, wonders what she’s up to now, and tries coming to terms with the reality of his present life.” If you’re enjoying this song as much as I am, please consider pre-ordering Strategies’ self-titled EP here that hits the streets on August 26th.
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