Musicians and bands have been struggling to adjust to our (no longer) new quarantine lifestyle. They have to figure out how to engage with listeners while they are totally incapacitated in their ability to play shows. Mostly that has resulted in Instagram livestreams of acoustic sets, maybe a mini-multi band digi-festival, maybe Minechella. Colin Bracewell and his band have found a unique workaround — recording a music video for a new song over Zoom .
"Back Together" was written in the wake of quarantine as a tribute to the cancelled U of M Spring Jam. While the song could ostensibly be seen as an ode to an individual, the true object of Bracewell's desires isn't a person. The thing with which he wants to be reunited is shows. "Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays / were meant for you" spells it out about as clearly as it could get. A sentiment that is weighing heavy on virtually every member of every band is bottled up and repackaged as an upbeat rock song. The full-band sound Bracewell utilized on recent single "20+ Years" is brought back again to great effect. It's full of life and ear-pleasing confidence (plus a little tenor sax for good measure).
If you've been missing shows lately (or not), check out "Back Together" below.
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