We’re all living in some various form of an upside down society, so we’re grateful that Crocodiles have something of a solution, or at least a fun upgrade. The San Diego-born indie noise-pop duo are set to release new album Upside Down In Heaven this April via Lolipop Records, and they’ve introduced the record with a buoyant guitar-rock bop in “Degeneration” that’s a true product of our dizzying world.
“The heaviness of life on a violent, dying planet can often push us towards our worst impulses. ‘Degeneration’ was written in the boiling, diseased summer of 2020 where I found myself overworked, underpaid and choking on wildfire smoke,” says Crocodiles’ Brandon Welchez. “The free time I had was spent doom-scrolling the latest Covid death toll or inundating myself with news of literal fascists marching the streets. I found myself floating on a cloud of anger, fear and frustration. Rather than allow myself to fall into bad old habits or succumb to my negative emotions, I poured myself into my music. Talking about my ‘Degeneration’ beats actively seeking it out.”
Word to that. Get lost in the hazy smoke swirl of “Degeneration” below, and view the official music video, directed by Welchez and Kate Clover.
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