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- April 12, 2023
Sir Echo Drops New Emotional Track “Cargo”
Alternative and indie rock fans who enjoy strong storytelling will love Sir Echo’s newest single, “Cargo.”
“Cargo” opens with a haunting vocal performance alongside hypnotizing guitar, punctuated by the drums. As the chorus hits, crashing drums, melodic guitar chords, and vocals accompanied by beautiful harmonies bring this track about toxic relationships to life.
The band further explains the story behind “Cargo,”
“It is a sonic journey through the trenches of a toxic relationship. Playing off the lyrical message of being led on and unloaded, the listener yearns for the release of the chorus, as tension is carefully crafted to be destroyed. Sir Echo pulls you into battle alongside them in this call to arms: marching, lagging behind, stomping ahead, there is room for all of it in ‘Cargo.’”
The lyrics and vocals take “Cargo” to a whole new level. The emotions portrayed through the vocal performance take the listener through the pain and sadness in the lyrics. One instance is in the first half of the chorus, as she sings, “Do I remind you of cargo?/ slowing you down / In a war zone.” The first verse is more disjointed, describing how “I’m a New York crash and burn/ archetype of the character – overworked.” Still, the story comes together throughout the rest of the track as the listener learns more about the toxic and abusive nature of the relationship.
Listen to “Cargo” below:
Sir Echo is a grunge/alt-rock band from New York’s Hudson Valley. In 2022, the band bought an old van and had their small-scale tour spanning New York to Florida. Sir Echo is inspired by bands such as Nothing But Thieves, Wunderhorse, Highly Suspect, and Mannequin Pussy.
To stay updated on Sir Echo and their music, follow the band on TikTok and Instagram. Hear more from Sir Echo below, with their singles “Raven” and “Obituary.”
