B-Side Guys

Mundane’s “Never Change” bursts out of Gothenburg like a Viking longship powered by distortion pedals and existential dread. This first single from their upcoming album “Ultra Sound” serves as a battle cry for the perpetually misunderstood, wrapped in a sonic package that’s equal parts American Football’s introspection and Nirvana’s raw power.

The track’s structure mirrors its thematic exploration of futile attempts at personal growth. Verses simmer with anxiety, building to choruses that explode like a therapy session gone nuclear. It’s the musical equivalent of screaming into a pillow, only to realize the pillow is actually a Marshall stack.

Lyrically, “Never Change” reads like a page torn from the diary of someone who’s just realized they’re the common denominator in all their failed relationships. Lines like “I was running as some people they won’t ever change” and “Suddenly we’re the same, I swear we’ll never change” capture the frustrating cycle of self-awareness without actual change. It’s a sentiment that would make even the most stoic Scandinavian nod in gloomy agreement.

The production strikes a delicate balance between the lo-fi aesthetics of emo and the polished sheen of modern indie rock. Reverb-drenched vocals float atop distorted guitars like angst-ridden ghosts haunting a particularly loud house party. It’s a sound that invites listeners to lose themselves in its depths, only to confront their own unchanging nature at the bottom.

“Never Change” stands as a powerful opening salvo for Mundane’s debut album. It suggests a band ready to carve out their own niche in the crowded indie rock landscape, armed with an understanding of genre history and a willingness to push boundaries. As the Gothenburg scene continues to evolve, Mundane proves that sometimes the most exciting changes come from those who swear they’ll never change at all.