B-Side Guys

After twenty-five years of crafting meticulously spaced albums, Girl For Samson has reimagined their creative process on their latest release, “Soon.” The track emerges from their fifth full-length “Blend all the Seasons,” marking a decisive shift from their traditional songwriting approach to one built on collaborative improvisation.

Where previous albums saw Patrick Meagher, Johnny Marie, and Steven Brown bringing near-complete compositions to the table, “Soon” springs from the fertile ground of their collective unconscious. The result is a hypnotic piece that weaves shoegaze textures with indie rock’s raw emotionality, creating a tapestry of anticipation and uncertainty.

The production maintains a delicate balance between clarity and chaos. Layers of instrumentation build and recede like tides, while the vocals float above the mix with an ethereal presence. The recurring phrase “They come/And they’re always on time” serves as both hook and haunting reminder, punctuated by waves of distortion that mirror the song’s themes of inevitability.

Lyrically, “Soon” grapples with the weight of impending change. Lines like “Soon, we all will come unspun/No money left to spend” hint at economic anxiety, while the repeated imagery of being “all the way up here” suggests a precarious elevation – perhaps success, perhaps isolation. The gradual transformation of “come undone” to “come unspun” in the final verse cleverly echoes the band’s own evolution from structured composition to looser, more experimental territory.

This new direction feels particularly poignant coming from a group known for their methodical five-year album cycles. “Soon” captures both the anticipation and anxiety of transformation, delivered with the “sass” they promised while maintaining the thoughtful unpredictability that has defined their career. It’s a testament to how bands can find fresh creative ground even after decades together, proving that sometimes the best way forward is to let go of old patterns and trust in collective instinct.