In a world where you can be “outperformed” by loudmouths at any given party, Otis Shanty are piping up on their own creative turf. The Somerville band gracefully trample the antiquated rules of social etiquette on their new track “Nobody’s Party,” offering proof that you can make a poignant statement without making a damn ruckus.
Otis Shanty weave their unassuming alt-rock into a commentary on “the illusions of social acceptance” for the new tune, which arrived today (August 20) and serves as the second single from their forthcoming LP Up on the Hill.
“Nobody’s Party” plops listeners amidst the stuffy discomfort of a function and taps blunt lyricism to worm towards an escape — or least cope with their surroundings. “Seconds away from losing my tongue on the floor / Seconds away from losing my mind,” vocalist Sadye Bobbette agonizes on the pre-chorus.
“In larger group settings, speaking with volume, confidence, and humor is often rewarded more than listening, observing, or being serious,” the band reflects. “The expectations leave a very small sweet spot that few personalities actually hit spot on: Entertaining without taking up too much space, stylish without being a try-hard, passionate without being pompous, smart without being pretentious, flirtatious without coming off too strong.”
It’s an impossible set of fine lines to navigate — so Otis Shanty erase them all, leaving nothing but a desire for rule-free human connection. Join “Nobody’s Party” below.