Is it possible for a song to feel like a hurricane trapped in a bottle? If so, Porridge Radio‘s “Sick of the Blues” is the sonic embodiment of that meteorological marvel. This track is a tempestuous, rousing maelstrom that leaves you breathless and exhilarated in the best possible way.
“Sick of the Blues” is the closing track on Porridge Radio‘s upcoming fourth album ‘Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me‘ and hints at what the album might have in store for us. Dana Margolin’s vocals are a force of nature—raw and vulnerable one moment, defiant and fierce the next. She navigates the song’s chaotic landscape with fearless abandon, channelling the raw energy of a thousand thunderstorms into every note.
The music itself is like a sudden wild storm. At its heart, it’s an infectious pop refrain, but this is almost deliberately vandalised with a volatile quiet-loud dynamic. The track shifts from whimsical vocals and lightly strummed chords and laidback rhythm section to hoarse screams, guitars that howl and screech, drums that pound relentlessly, and strings that soar to dizzying heights. It plunges into despair and ascends to euphoric peaks, all while maintaining an underlying structure—a chaotic beauty that keeps you hooked.
The video for “Sick of the Blues,” directed by Ella Margolin, artfully combines live performance footage, clever lighting with behind-the-scenes glimpses of stage preparation. Recorded at the famed Centre Pompidou in Paris, it captures the raw energy of the band in action and the meticulous artistry of setting up the show. The dynamic visuals enhance the song’s emotional intensity, offering a vivid portrayal of both the performance and the creative process behind it.
“Sick of the Blues” is a cathartic release, a defiant salute to heartache. Porridge Radio have once again proven their ability to transform raw emotion into unforgettable art. With tracks like this, they’ve firmly established themselves at the forefront of contemporary indie rock.
Get indoors, folks. Porridge Radio are back, and they’re here to blow your mind.
‘Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me‘ out on October 18th via Secretly Canadian.
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