On Tuesday, November 11, MOTHICA made her grand return to the music world with the release of her song and music video for “Evergreen Misery.” And this time, the artist is officially signed to her new label home, SharpTone Records. The single is preceded by the release of her 2024 record Kissing Death, as well as her single “Vices II.”
MOTHICA notes, “Writing ‘Evergreen Misery’ was a journey full of every twist and turn you could imagine. I was a few months out of rehab, and I needed to release this simmering anger and deep melancholy that I was numbing for so long. Getting swept up into the underbelly of the music industry took a huge toll on my mental health. When I checked into a 30-day treatment program, I was ready to leave music entirely. The behind-the-scenes stirs up a lot of animosity, envy, and sort of ugly emotions. I took a step back to focus on my recovery, and finally felt ready to reconnect with the pure feeling of writing music again.”
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She adds, “The lyrics are a reflection of some energy vampires I’ve had in my life. People I let into my life who tried to borrow elements of my story as their own, knowing they didn’t experience the pain my art stems from. There’s a dark humor in that for me, this idea of ‘take what you want from me, my misery is bottomless’ — which is a bit dramatic, but that’s how it felt.”
MOTHICA concludes, “I knew I wanted to step into a heavier era with this next release, which my fans have deemed ‘Rockica’ with my releases like ‘Nocturnal,’ my Polyphia collab, or my Bring Me The Horizon remix. I grew up going to metalcore shows and it finally felt like the right time to pull from that side of myself. I love Nine Inch Nails, Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Wage War, Bring Me the Horizon, Evanescence, and so many other artists in the scene that combine cinematic synths, gritty guitars, and big emotional hooks. Working with my producer Elliot Polokoff helped me carve out what this era sounds like, and what flavor of rock felt undeniably true for MOTHICA.”
We can’t wait for MOTHICA’s new era to unfold. Stay tuned for more from the artist and SharpTone Records.
