Mei Semones - "I can do what I want"

Photo by Alex Hirata

Brooklyn's Mei Semones has one of the most unique sounds in modern music, and her latest single showcases that strongly. "I can do what I want" starts off as an acoustic singer-songwriter track, and then slowly evolves into multiple genres, with multiple genres happening at the same time. There are elements of indie rock, jazz, and rock throughout, all with a theatrical flair. The styles of the song seem to meander it at will, crafted into this mind-blowing song that edges strongly into the world of pop. But if "I can do what I want" is primarily a pop song, this is one of the most fascinating versions of pop we've heard in years. Mei Semones is the type of artist that seems to be daring you to not become enamored with her music.

Mei Semones says of her latest single:

“‘I can do what I want’ is one of the most high-energy songs on the album, as well as one of the most challenging songs to play. Lyrically the song is centered around doing what I want and what is best for me, and I hope it empowers other people to do what they want & prioritize what is best for them too.”

You can watch the video for "I can do what I want" below. Animaru is due out May 2 on Bayonet Records, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Mei Semones, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video and include a June 14 date at Red Room Cafe 939 in Boston.

Tue. Mar. 25 - Dublin, IR @ Button Factory ~
Wed. Mar. 26 - Glasgow, UK @ Saint Luke's ~ 
Thu. Mar. 27 - Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club ~
Fri. Mar. 28 - Manchester, UK @ Academy 2 ~
Sat. Mar. 29 - London, UK @ Electric Ballroom ~
Tue. Apr. 1 - London, UK @ Camden Assembly
Thu. Apr. 3 - Amsterdam, NL @ Tolhuistuin ~
Fri. Apr. 4 - Antwerp, BL @ Trix ~
Sat. Apr. 5 - Paris, FR @ Petit Bain ~
Wed. May 7 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg*
Thu. May 29 - Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live*
Fri. May 30 - Washington, DC @ The Atlantis*
Sat. May 31 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle Back Room*
Mon. June 2 - Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5*
Tue. June 3 - Nashville, TN @ DRKMTTR*
Wed. June 4 - Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar*
Fri. June 6 - Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups*
Sat. June 7 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall*
Sun. June 8 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club*
Mon. June 9 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry*
Wed. June 11 - Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch*
Thu. June 12 - Toronto, ON @ Longboat Hall*
Fri. June 13 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB*
Sat. June 14 - Boston, MA @ Red Room Cafe 939*
Fri. July 11 - Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
Sat. July 12 - Austin, TX @ Parish 
Tue. July 15 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
Wed. July 16 - San Diego, CA @ Quartyard 
Fri. July 18 - Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room 
Sat. July 19 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
Mon. July 21 - Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall
Tue. July 22 - Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret
Wed. July 23 - Seattle, WA @ Barboza

~ supporting Panchiko
 * with John Roseboro