Marmozets’s first new album in eight years, CO.WAR.DICE. comes out this week and we have a track by track from the band; check it out below!
Kiss from a Mother
A mixtape of calm intertwined with my velocity. This is the opening statement of my current state: the woman I am today after seven years away from touring, recording, and everything in between.
New York
The city, the lights, the buzz, and the vibe! We went there many moons ago to secure a deal. For some of us, it was our first time flying out of our little town of Bingley. It was pretty surreal for a band with a sound like ours to be making waves like that back then. A lot happened in those three days, and I wanted, or should I say needed, to solidify that experience through what we do best.
Cut Back
Two ideas and two different outlooks. Lyrically, this was written by “moi” and my brother, Josh. He wrote the chorus, reflecting on his experiences with people unwilling to talk about the grit of life and the reality of their struggles: people who genuinely don’t give a crap about meaningful conversation. It’s about not connecting, just chatting and pretending to care. Sad.
Then, there are my own struggles in awkward situations with the prideful, arrogant types. Opposites do attract, but that doesn’t mean the interaction is going to be fun. Gotta love the differences!
Swear I’m Alive
A song written in a self-reflective, peaceful state. I felt transported to my favorite place in the world that day. I lay on my living room floor, listening to the music Jack had started to create in such a spaced-out, calming way. This was the outcome.
Running with the Sun in My Eyes
A random Friday night jam birthed this fun, dancing song. It’s about our love and not having a care in the world. It captures the energy of just being together at home, sharing food and wine, listening to records, and writing about the vibe we were floating on that night.
Dandy
This is about siblings. Between Jack and me, there are many, but one specific night inspired us. We encountered a certain atmosphere at his family home while sitting at the kitchen table with a guitar and a phone recording, just hanging out. All my siblings are my dandies! So much love to them all. xx
Like Last Night
This song is about me and Jack: the motions of a relationship, the highs, and the lows. It’s about the “forever dynamic” of giving your best, which leads to new, beautiful discoveries.
My Desires
This song is about a daydream: running away to the South of France in a vintage convertible. It’s about that shift into a sudden realization that, actually, I need to focus on the here and now.
You Want the Truth
The elephant in the room! A general want for the truth to end the conflict of confusion. I’m sure we can all relate to this one.
Flowers
Almost a “flash imagery” song. It’s me spitting out all my frustration, having a meltdown, and trying to make sense of my upset. I was feeling down and imagining hanging out with a friend who had moved far away.
Keep Going Darling
Spring cleaning is sometimes needed in our relationships. It sounds brutal, but the older you get, and the more kids you have, the more you realize what’s right for you and your family. I just want to keep things joyful and fun. This song is freeing; there’s a sense of opening your windows and letting the house breathe after months of hibernation. It’s about holding a bold knowledge of who you are now and the person you’ve always been, who may have gotten lost over the years.