Squidge‘s latest EP, Tough Luck, is a raw and unapologetic exploration of the trials and tribulations of navigating adulthood in a world that often feels like a twisted theme park of uncertainty. With Tough Luck, Squidge demonstrates a remarkable progression since their 2017’s debut EP What’s The Point To Care.
Life, as Squidge depicts it, is a constant state of limbo, where imposter syndrome lurks in the shadows, close relationships drift apart, and words left unsaid linger in the air like a heavy fog. Tough Luck captures these sentiments with a visceral honesty that cuts deep, offering one a cathartic journey through the highs and lows of the human experience.
At the forefront of the EP is “Sad Sack,” a melodic whirlwind of jangly post-hardcore sounds that set the stage for the emotional rollercoaster that follows. Tracks like “Truck” unleash a savage post-grunge energy, hitting one with a sonic punch that reverberates long after the last chord fades away.
Squidge infuses their introspective lyricism with riffs and rhythms that are steeped in the nostalgia of grunge while also delivering pure, blissful rock anthems. It’s a reflexive journey that invites one to confront their own inner demons and embrace the chaotic beauty of existence.
Squidge has crafted an EP that speaks to the heart and soul of one who listens and leaves them with a sense of empowerment and a renewed appreciation for the messy, beautiful journey that is life. Tough Luck is an unapologetic expression of emotion through the raw power of rock.
