Expressing snarky banter and melancholy through fitting songwriting and equally expressive guitar work, The Late Great convey both innocence and feminist tones with their dark pop execution, as seen on their debut album Easy.
The sincerity of the lyrics from "Shape of the Sea" are a good example of this, where songwriter and The Late Great leader Sarah Lane imparts strength and power by saying "I’ll take on the shape of the sea/Lord go on & lay it down on me/I am your pride, I’m your enemy/So go on and take what you want from me." Women do take on a lot in the world and Lane welcomes that weight without fear – a message that’s both relatable and empowering.
Easy will be digitally released on August 17, with a release show happening on August 20 at the Turn! Turn! Turn! with Mike Coykendall and Hollow Sidewalks. Dive into the "Shape of the Sea" below.