Goose has released “Your Direction,” the new single from their forthcoming album, Everything Must Go, set for release on April 25 via No Coincidence Records.
The band’s third song from Everything Must Go begins with a coy statement of intent: “I was thinking ‘bout moving in your direction.” Like its opening line, the track is in no rush. A patient southern California groove builds, layering lush percussion over a propulsive acoustic melody. Across Everything Must Go, Goose builds little worlds to get lost in and the atmosphere of “Your Direction” is breezy, accented by the slinking textural notes of occasional, soulful organ hits, but there’s something deeper; “Your Direction” is a crossroads — a moment of indecision, a moment of truth.
“There’s a fundamental tension in there,” says Rick Mitarotonda of the song. “Between taking risks and going for something, and all the voices and forces that hold you back from doing it.”
Everything Must Go is Goose’s fourth studio album and is a collection of songs that have been written throughout the band’s decade-long career. “Your Direction” has been incubating for years, before finally coming to life during the Everything Must Go sessions. It showcases a signature of the band’s songwriting style, deftly layering bright melodies and evocative lyrics with a deeper, universal message.
“Like so many tracks on the album, it marks an arrival of sorts,” Mitarotonda said. “Something that was on a shelf for some time before finding its moment.
“Ultimately, it’s fun,” he continues. “But I love when you can operate in multiple registers. Take something light and fun and have a bit of life and weight that gets layered in, too.”
Goose – Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (vocals, drums) – is an American rock band known for its genre-blending sound, improvisational live performances, and dedicated fan base. A deft union of indie rock hooks, sprawling improvisation, and driving rhythm, their music has propelled them from performing in Connecticut basements to headlining some of the most revered stages in the country.
