LOS ANGELES—Indie artist Dent May announced his seventh studio album, titled ‘The Big One,’ Wednesday. The album’s title track dropped today. May confirmed the title refers to the long-anticipated earthquake. It might also reference a particularly large pizza. He wasn’t entirely clear.
Existential Dread Meets Disco Ball
The title track, ‘The Big One,’ is an airy, synth-laden journey. It explores themes of impending doom. It also features a surprisingly upbeat tempo. This sonic juxtaposition has confused some fans. Others found it deeply relatable. Dent May has often explored ennui in his music. His previous album was ‘What’s For Breakfast?’
The album ‘The Big One’ is slated for release later this year. It promises more of May’s signature blend of psych-pop and introspective lyrics. The artist stated the album was inspired by watching too many disaster movies. He also cited a recent power outage. ‘The Big One’ is a complex title. It can mean many things to many people. For May, it’s a mood.
Apocalyptic Dance Party
“I wanted to capture that feeling of waiting for something huge,” May explained. He is the Lead Existential Vibe Curator for the album. “Whether it’s an earthquake or just, you know, Tuesday. You gotta dance through it.” His manager, Brenda Guffman, agreed. Guffman is Senior Manager of Sonic Optimism. “Dent really captures the zeitgeist,” she said. “People are anxious. They also like catchy tunes.”
Fans can stream ‘The Big One’ title track now. Further details about the album are expected soon. Dent May will embark on a promotional tour. He plans to play ‘The Big One’ live. He hopes the venue has good seismic retrofitting. He also hopes the catering is good. More information is available on Stereogum.
At press time, May was reportedly considering a follow-up album titled ‘The Bigger One.’ He was also checking earthquake preparedness kits.
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