laugh a lot by Austin-based band Under The Rug is an indie rock anthem. It’s a peculiar concoction that blends the bittersweet with the absurd, served with a side of roach antennae.
Casey Dayan’s vocals tiptoe through a minefield of emotions, somehow managing to find humour in the rubble.
The song’s gentle arpeggios and piercing guitar riffs create an oddly comforting cocoon around Dayan’s tale of motel misery and unexpected insect companionship.
This track doesn’t just wear its heart on its sleeve; it tattoos it there with a rusty needle and cheap ink.
It’s a musical Rorschach test where cockroaches become confidantes and tears morph into laughter.
Under The Rug has crafted a sonic paradox. Laugh a lot simultaneously embraces life’s hard-hitting moments and tickles your funny bone.
It’s the auditory equivalent of stubbing your toe and finding it hilarious.
The steady drumbeat acts like a metronome for madness, keeping time as Dayan navigates the tightrope between despair and delight.
This isn’t just a song about finding silver linings; it’s about spray-painting those linings neon and throwing a party in their honour.
laugh a lot dares you to find beauty in the bizarre and giggles in the gloom.
It’s an anthem for anyone who’s ever looked at their life and thought, “Well, this is a mess. Might as well enjoy the view.”
Laugh a lot is the 2nd single off part 1 of Under The Rug’s 2-part album, happiness is easy. The band is on tour over the next few months – find out more and purchase tickets.
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