Bloke - "Money Says"

Bloke started off in North London and are now based in Berlin. Their latest single, "Money Says," is a unique mixture of noise rock and psychedelia. There's a 60's or 70's (or at least the retro 90's version of that sound) vibe throughout the song, but with a heavy layer of noisy aggression layered all over it. It's a shoegaze like layer of fuzz and noise, but without the beauty typically associated with shoegaze. This is pretty psychedelia but with an intense layer of aggressive noise thrust upon it. This dichotomy is what makes" Money Says" one of the more interesting singles we've covered in a while.

Bloke says of their new single:

"The song Money Says is inspired by the childhood game Simon says, using it as a metaphor to explore capitalism's impact on society and relationships. Just as in the game, where commands prefaced with 'Simon says' must be obeyed, we often silently comply with what Money Says reflecting societal norms. This subtle agreement can feel like conditioning, offering a poignant commentary on our interactions. The melody features a persistent feedback tone and guitar strums that punctuate the social narrative."

You can watch the video for "Money Says" below. Living Without Expectations is due out February 14 on Tonzonen Records. For more on Bloke, check out the band on Instagram and Facebook.