Calgary singer/songwriter Mariel Buckley announces her new album, Strange Trip Ahead, set for release on October 17 via Birthday Cake Records. The album retains elements of the 'sad guy' style while incorporating genre deviations. Buckley reflects on her influence from early '00s alt-rock and expresses themes of grief, loss, and choices within the music. The lead single 'Vending Machines' follows an alt-country sound, while the second single 'Swim Practice' showcases a heartland alt-rock style. Each track aims to resonate with listeners through personal experiences.
This album has some genre deviations with the signature 'sad guy' sauce remaining true. I used to steal my older brother's CDs in the early '00s, and found myself pretty deep in the alt-rock of that era.
Grief, loss, liminal spaces and of course, another song about doing it in the car. Ultimately, this album is one about choices, and accepting the snack that falls when we push the button.
I hope you find yourself somewhere in it. Hang on, buddy, the best is yet to come.
Mariel recently released the alt-country leaning opening track 'Vending Machines,' and today she delivers more of a heartland alt-rock banger with second single 'Swim Practice.'
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