ALASKALASKA share audio and visuals for yet another earworm “Monster”

Rarely does a band so evidently draw from such a variety of different sounds. South London’s finest ALASKALASKA are mixing elements of jazz, alternative, funk, soul and folk to create independent music for the streaming age. No linear reworkings or straight rip offs here, just intelligently made music with an improvisational feel.

Their new single “Monster” follows “Meateater” (are we sensing a carniverous theme here?) and their self titled debut EP released late last year. From a sonic perspective “Monster” is a stripped back affair that morphs slowly into a full bodied anthem with each seperate intstrumental element given its due. But whilst the technical aspect of the song may be impressive the actual lyrical content takes centre stage:

"It's supposed to be a sort of bittersweet adieu to a friendship that you wish could have continued but ultimately things become so toxic that it has to end." Band leader Lucinda explains. "For the most part, it's quite an angry song but the last "all the best" is the final goodbye."