STRGZR’s Sad Machine: A Digital Cry in Alternative Rock

STRGZR‘s debut single Sad Machine delivers a powerful punch of alternative rock with indie sensibilities.

The track serves as both an introduction to the artist and a statement piece from his upcoming self-titled album.

From the opening lines, “I spend my time with medicine so I don’t feel any pain,” STRGZR (aka Eric Bobak) establishes the raw emotional core that drives the song.

The verses build with distorted guitar textures and atmospheric production choices that create tension before exploding into the chorus.

When Eric declares “I’m a sad machine and I will never be,” his voice carries equal parts resignation and defiance, a hallmark of great alternative rock vocalists.

The production balances polished elements with just enough grit to keep it firmly in indie territory.

What separates Sad Machine from standard alt-rock fare is its thematic exploration of humanity versus technology.

The lyrics paint a portrait of someone whose “heart is made of metal parts” yet still yearns for authentic experience: “I wanna breathe, I wanna feel, I wanna live beside the ocean.”

Produced entirely by Eric himself with mixing by Jon-Paul Kauffman, the track showcases STRGZR’s skill not just as a performer but as a complete artistic vision.

The instrumentation builds in waves, with guitars that alternately shimmer and bite, backed by driving percussion that propels the narrative forward.

Sad Machine is the perfect introduction to STRGZR’s album, which will continue to explore themes of emotional disconnection in a technological world.

For fans of thoughtful alternative rock that balances introspection with cathartic release, this track offers both immediate appeal and rewarding depth on repeated listens.

STRGZR’s debut single Sad Machine is out now.

STRGZR Sad Machine Lyrics

I spend my time with medicine
So I don’t feel any pain
And while it keeps the hurt at bay
There’s no joy in my day

I’d like feel like everyone
but I’m not the same
No I’m not the…

I will never be
‘cuz I’m a sad Machine
I’m a sad machine
and I will never be
‘cuz I’m a sad machine

My heart is made of metal parts
My brain a processing chip
All my parts are oiled up and and clean
I’m the perfect machine

I will never be
‘cuz I’m a sad Machine
I’m a sad machine
and I will never be
‘cuz I’m a sad machine
I’m a sad machine
I’m a sad machine
i’m a sad ma’…

I wanna breath
I wanna feel
I wanna live beside the ocean
I want to know what it’s like to fall in love

I’m a Sad Machine
and I will never be
I’m a sad Machine
I’m a sad machine
I’m a sad machine
I’m a sad machine….