Aaron Frazer - "Bad News"

Photo by Alysse Gafkjen
You might know Aaron Frazer as the drummer and co-lead vocalist in Durand Jones & The Indications. Frazer is striking out with a solo album, and the debut single will work for any fan of Durand Jones & The Indications. "Bad News" fits into the classic soul through a modern filter that we love about Frazer's band, but doesn't just sound like an Indications's b-side. It's a gorgeous song that will suck you in despite its laid back vibe. In fact, it almost lulls you in before you realize how intense it truly is.

The song is laid back despite its serious subject matter. Aaron Frazer explains the meaning behind "Bad News":

“I wrote ‘Bad News’ last November, originally as a song about climate change - a threat that feels so big, so existential, that sometimes it's easier for us to just look away. But today, I think it's taken on a new meaning. It's become a song that gives voice to the things everybody is experiencing right now: isolation, and figuring out how to get through our daily life in the face of relentless bad news.”

You can watch the video for "Bad News" below. The song is available now as a single via Dead Oceans/Easy Eye Sound. For more on Aaron Frazer, check out the artist's website.

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