Warning: Listening to this might result in spontaneous air guitar solos. Linda Sao’s team from L.A. — See Night, has just dropped their latest single, “Being Good Is Supposed To Be Easy,” and it’s a high ride that hits all the right notes. Recorded in a single day at the iconic Bomb Shelter in Nashville, this track is the first taste of their upcoming album, Just Another Life, set to release in February 2025. If Bob Nastanovich, of Pavement and Silver Jews fame, calls it “glorious,” you know it’s gonna be.
Now, let’s talk about the song itself. “Being Good Is Supposed To Be Easy” is all about guilt and unresolved generational trauma, stemming from Sao’s personal experience with the sudden loss of her father. The lyrics would be felt by anyone who’s ever felt the weight of expectations or struggled to forgive themselves. “What do you do, what do you say?” Sao sings, and if you’ve ever felt lost or stuck, you’ll get it. It’s like she’s reading our minds, putting those jumbled thoughts into words we couldn’t find ourselves.
The music is just flat-out awesome. Linda Sao’s voicing is simply beautiful, and they mesh perfectly with the rich sound created by her bandmates: Cory Aboud on drums, Tres Sasser on bass, and Chris Tench on guitars. The production, handled by Sao and Sasser, captures that raw, live energy that we all crave in rock music, making you feel like you’re right there in the studio with them.
See Night‘s sound is this wicked blend of indie rock, dream pop, and shoegaze. If you’re into bands like the Pixies or Mazzy Star, you’re gonna love these guys. They’ve been making waves since their self-released EPs, and their live shows are something else too – hard-hitting yet dreamy, the kind of gig that leaves you feeling like you’ve been on a journey.
“Being Good Is Supposed To Be Easy” is setting us up for their upcoming album, Just Another Life. From what we’re hearing, it looks like we’re in for an album full of deep thoughts and sonic exploration. With Sao’s killer songwriting and the band’s dynamic sound, this band is definitely one to watch in indie rock. Plug in, and let the music show you life’s ups and downs. This is just the start, and we’re stoked to see what See Night does next!