Garzi has released his new track, “Much Better,” via Sumerian Records. It’s a heavier pop-punk journey that reflects the complexities of mental health. Anyone who listens will resonate with this melodically softened take on a sensitive topic.
The accompanying music video features the alt-emo rocker driving through different areas of a city, along with walking through different secluded areas. The relatability to aimlessly wandering around while working through something that’s upsetting you impacts the reality of how common dealing with mental struggles is. Garzi expands on this by saying it’s “A song that touches on depression being recognized as the dopamine of validation while also having head-trip battles with the inner voice trying to convince oneself that they are ‘feeling much better.’”
He continues, “In those moments of feeling better, we try to hang onto it and keep it together. It’s a powerful message disguised as a big song.”
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This is his first release of the new year, and it paints a picture of what to expect sonically from him in 2024, with the integration of acoustic guitars leading into electronic-driven riffs. He taps into a catchy rhythm to mosh while being equally cathartic. As someone who’s grown up with popular punk influences, it’s evident within this single that Garzi looks to evolve the alternative scene through his invocation of music.
Fans can hear this song live this month as Garzi embarks on a short tour with rap-rockers Group Therapy. Find more information, plus snag tickets to a gig on his site, and see where he’s playing below:
Tour Dates:
- April 11—Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
- April 13—Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen
- April 14—Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- April 18—San Francisco, CA @ Brick + Mortar
- April 19—Los Angeles, CA @ Echo
- April 25—Sacramento, CA @ Starlet Lounge
