TACOMA, Wash.—Eli Edwards, formerly of Band To Watch darlings Enumclaw, announced his new musical project Casi with childhood friend Xay Young. Their debut album, titled ‘JUMPER,’ dropped today. The album represents a stark departure from Enumclaw’s signature sound. Edwards relocated to Los Angeles last year. He pursued new sonic territories with Enumclaw. Now, he returns to his roots for this fresh collaboration with Young. The resulting music is eerily devoid of youthful exuberance. Casi explores themes previously unaddressed by Edwards. These include mortgage rates and the crushing weight of adult responsibilities. The band Casi is a bold new direction.
From Garage Rock to Existential Funk
Edwards described the shift as organic. “We just started talking about our anxieties,” he stated. “Suddenly, we were writing songs about deferred dreams. We also wrote about needing better dental insurance.” Young echoed the sentiment. “It’s less about sneaking out past curfew and more about the quiet panic of forgetting your anniversary,” he explained. “We wanted to make music that adults could relate to. Music that acknowledges the void.” Critics have noted the surprising maturity of the new Casi material. They praised the duo’s willingness to explore the profound ennui of middle age. The project Casi offers a new sound.
‘JUMPER’ Leaps Into the Mundane
The lead single, “Jumper,” is a surprisingly upbeat track. It details the mundane decision-making process of choosing a new brand of dish soap. The accompanying music video features Edwards and Young staring blankly into refrigerators. They contemplate the fleeting nature of consumer choice. Fans of Enumclaw’s energetic indie rock may find themselves disoriented. They might also find themselves surprisingly moved by the raw honesty of the new Casi sound. The album ‘JUMPER’ is available on all streaming platforms. It serves as a testament to the band Casi’s artistic evolution. Learn more about the band’s journey at Stereogum.
At press time, Edwards and Young were reportedly debating the merits of different types of sensible footwear. They planned their next album’s thematic focus.
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