Daisychain explore the weight of grief on atmospheric new single ‘Tar’

Chicago-based psych-rock trio Daisychain delve into the dark, suffocating depths of grief on their latest single, ‘Tar’. Drawing inspiration from 90s grunge, the track explores the emotional weight of loss through music that feels deliberately oppressive and difficult to escape. Produced, mixed and mastered by Noam Wallenberg, it’s a deeply affecting release that captures the lingering nature of grief without attempting to offer an easy resolution.

Rather than relying on sheer heaviness, Daisychain create a brooding atmosphere through distorted, grungy guitars, spacious drumming and haunting vocal harmonies. There’s a distinct Alice In Chains quality to the sound, particularly in its more restrained moments, where the eerie interplay between voices adds another layer of unease. The drums leave plenty of breathing room in the verses before becoming fuller in the choruses, while the guitars maintain a thick, atmospheric presence throughout.

What makes ‘Tar’ particularly effective is its refusal to build towards some grand cathartic release. Instead, the song remains suspended in its own oppressive atmosphere, mirroring the way grief can leave you feeling trapped and unable to move forward. It’s an unsettling yet sensitive piece of grunge-tinged psych-rock that allows its subject matter to shape every aspect of the sound.