Somber Hills has released the energetic hyper-punk single Sometimes (My Brain Doesn't Work). An instantly addictive collaboration with Australian scene heroes Between You And Me, Sometimes (My Brain Doesn't Work) sees the New Zealand-born, Sydney-based Somber Hills reflecting on living with his ADHD.
The track explores the process of Somber learning to navigate how he lives his adult life with a brain that is always searching for stimulus. But in turn, it’s also become a song about self-acceptance and embracing the beauty that comes from it. Highlighted by an anthemic production elevated by the collaboration with Between You And Me, it’s truly an angsty and energetic celebration.
“I’m a dopamine-missing thrill-seeking degen that has learned to live with a brain that’s always searching for stimulus. This song is about accepting who you are and all you’ve done with a note to self, ”I will continue to grow.” It hurts to accept the truth about yourself, it hurts to accept that things could’ve been different but you can’t start your next step until you accept those things. That’s what happened while this track was in the making.” says Somber of the track.
Sometimes (My Brain Doesn’t Work) follows the release of Somber’s recent project Pain Station in July which featured the singles Hurdles, YDS and Guilt. To celebrate the release of the project he performed a sold-out show at Oxford Art Gallery, and is currently gearing up for future shows later this year along with the release of a new project.
With influences as broad as Paramore to Radiohead to Travis Scott, Somber Hills manages to blend every musical inspiration he’s ever had into punchy alt-rap/rock songs that make you want to move. Whether in angst or in ecstasy, the result is undeniable - Somber Hills’ music is made to connect people, whether it’s in a pit moshing or at a house party, dancing under a haze of smoke. With his forthcoming music, expect all this and more - moments of 100 gecs-esque hyperpop, and waves of his often dark lyricism buoyed with punchy blink-182 brattiness.
With over a million streams across key DSPs so far, Somber Hills is just getting started. He’s opened for artists like A$AP Ferg, Jonny Craig, Seth Sentry, and fellow genre-agnostic artist Call Me Karizma, and has a genuine desire to connect with fans all over the world; fans who, like him, seek community through music.
Sometimes (My Brain Doesn’t Work) is out now on Warner Music Australia.
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