Dirty Heads have shared two new tracks, “Better” and “Sound Boy Killa.” Those tracks are from the band’s new album, “7 Seas,” which will be released on June 12.
Percussionist Jon Olazabal commented:
“[‘Better’] is one of my personal favorites on the album. Another one that was mostly done out in Nashville. We are definitely living in wild times right now. There is a lot of uncertainty in the world, it’s so important we stick together and help each other navigate this crazy ass world, and to remind each other that all things pass. Moving forward with love and compassion for one another is a must. This song is a great reminder of that.”
Vocalist/guitarist Duddy B continued:
“Sometimes, writing songs can be difficult. It feels like you’re pulling teeth trying to finish the idea. But every now and then, a song just pours out of you.That happened with ‘Better.’ I think we all needed this one.”
Singer Jared Watson added:
“[‘Sound Boy Killa‘] is one of those songs I kind of had done in my head since before we started. The vision and the sonics were already there, we just had to create them. I’ve been listening to a lot of UK garage. That genre, sonically, is always progressing, especially with bass tones, so I wanted to take the sonics of a dirty UKG bass and build Dirty Heads-style hip-hop song around it. I wanted the song to slap hard, be dynamic for the live show, and also be fun and not too serious.
The ‘Sound Boy Killaaaa’ was what started the chorus and the lyrical content. The whole song now blends Jamaican DJ clash culture with UGK bass sonics, Dirty Heads hip-hop drums, and reggae influence. All together is that essential dirty, grimy, and fun Dirty Heads song, but with a progression of sonics.”