Boston-based indie retro pop/soul seven-piece band Couch share the latest hooky earworm from their forthcoming project with bubbly, honest, “On The Wire.” The group’s vibrant debut album Big Talk is out now.
“On The Wire” voices lead vocalist Tema Siegel’s own frustrations during moments of impatience. Pulsing with bright horns and sticky hooks, “On The Wire” takes accountability through honest self-reflection. Lyrically, Siegel shares, “I reflect on how unfair I can be toward the people I love when they do something I dislike—like when my mom offers unsolicited advice or when my bandmates and I clash on creative decisions. Instead of exploding, I tend to grow impatient, take things personally, and prickle—leaving those closest to me feeling like they’re on thin ice.”
Siegel continues, “Only afterward do I realize how unfair I’ve been, and I regret hurting the people who care for me most. Though the lyrics describe being upset with others, the real frustration is with myself. The chorus is me calling myself out for being dramatic and intense.”
Couch’s new album puts their distinct retro-soul/pop sound–complete with texturally-rich horns and inviting vocals on full display. The band’s signature soundscape is fuller and bigger than ever before with its electric energy, masterful, mostly live instrumentation and raw subject matter that sheds light on the band’s lived experiences. Lead guitarist Zach Blankstein says, “’Big Talk’ is our reflection on multidimensional love–romantic, platonic, self-love—and the kind of bold, honest connection that comes from shedding small talk and saying what you really mean. It’s moody and nostalgic, but also warm and bright—a soundtrack for that phase in life when things start to click, even if everything’s still a little messy.”
