Seafoam Walls - "Humanitarian Pt. II"

Photo by Andi Kerr

Seafoam Walls are the kind of band we don't cover enough here at If It's Too Loud..., even though they're also exactly what we cover. The Miami based band's latest single, "Humanitarian Pt. II," is this wonderfully swirling combination of Afro-Caribbean sounds, dream pop, indie rock, and even jazz. They don't truly sound like anyone else, but they put their songs together in such a way that they sound instantly familiar and oddly mainstream. This is experimental music that can trick even the most Top 40 music listener into enjoying. Plus, it has such a solid groove that the song is irresistible to anyone with a pulse.

Lead singer Jayan Bertrand says of the band's latest single:

"Before I picked up a guitar, I was simply a fan of music. Then, I began learning about the oppressive tactics of governments worldwide, and my world shattered. The entities of authority that assured me that everything they did was just were actually a key part of the problem. I started to believe that art was the only safe space in this cruel world. 'Humanitarian Pt. II' is about disillusionment. 
 
"I jumped into the music scene headfirst without realizing that the same tactics would exist. I then made it my mission to call out such tactics and question our societal norms like my favorite artists before me.
 
"I'm still looking for an answer to all of my pressing questions, but it helps to be grouped with people with a similar mindset who have practical solutions. I gravitated towards Dion Dia records for our latest and upcoming releases because while everyone I admired raised great questions and awareness, Dion Dia presented a hopeful alternative."

You can watch the video for "Humanitarian Pt. II" below. Standing Too Close to the Elephant in the Room is due out October 18 on Don Dia. For more on Seafoam Walls, check out the artist on Facebook and Instagram.