Meet Me @ The Altar has officially kicked off a new era with the arrival of “Straight Up (Needy)” and its accompanying music video. The track offers a heavier vibe with guitarist Kaylie Sang‘s thrilling riffs and Edith Victoria‘s voice simply soars in the chorus as she sings, “I know you swore/We’re better off alone/That I’m just not the one.” And, of course, drummer Ada Juarez keeps the pop-rock beats flowing from behind her kit.
Notably, this marks the first Meet Me @ The Altar release without original member and guitarist Téa Campbell. Campbell stepped back in April to “embark on a new chapter.” Excitingly, Campbell tied the knot with her wife, Abby, in July. Cheers to the happy couple!
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As for MMATA, there is much more in store as far as upcoming music and shows. The ensemble will be sailing on the S.S. Neverender this November 8-13 with the likes of Coheed And Cambria, Thursday, L.S. Dunes, and more.
Alongside the new song, Meet Me @ The Altar announced a new EP, Worried Sick, due out on December 5.
Edith Victoria shares, “The past year and a half has held some of the hardest times of my whole life. I was left a shell of a person after I lost many of my closest relationships, people who I trusted and adored. I was hurt more than words can describe and was more depressed than I’ve ever been…I learned many hard lessons, like how some people in the industry don’t necessarily care about you, but only about what they can get from you. Once they believe you no longer serve them, they won’t think twice to drop you in your most vulnerable state. I cried more than ever, and worked tirelessly and endlessly to become the better version of what I once was.”
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She adds, “Although I still have lots of healing to do, writing this EP was a huge part of that journey and helped me slowly glue the pieces of my heart back together. I didn’t hold anything back while writing this project, and let every emotion I had been feeling the past year and a half out on the pages. Anger, hatred, regret, sadness, jealousy, spite, heartbreak, pain. Even though lots of my worst fears came true, I wouldn’t change a thing because the lessons I learned are worth millions.”
She concludes, “We now have people around us who want us to make the music we want to make. People who don’t care about the number of streams they think the chosen sound will bring. That’s all that matters, right? Creating what you love NO MATTER WHAT. I sincerely hope you enjoy all the heavy, punky, in-your-face sounds and feelings of this EP.”
Ada Juarez also says, “The gratitude I feel for our fans for sticking with us over the past year and a half is too great to put into words. It’s been a very rough road for us lately and finishing this EP is an incredible milestone. In this new era of MM@TA, we’re in full control of our craft and sound, which is so very special and genuine for us. The sound we love and appreciate so dearly really shines through and we couldn’t be happier. Dropping this EP is just the beginning of our journey and we can’t wait to spend it with all of you.”
“Straight Up (Needy)” Lyrics
Oh God I’ve been here before
Nothing I can’t handle
Tired of coming up short
To everyone you know
Don’t wanna think all night long
But I got some time to kill
Hoping that I’ll crack the code
And be the one you want
I can’t eat
Can’t sleep
So full of misery
In case you even give a shit
It’s all your fault
That life’s been difficult
I’m crying on the floor
Is there a bright side?
I know you swore
We’re better off alone
That I’m just not the one
Fuck it, I’ll let it show
I’m straight up, needy
Straight up, needy
Straight up
Yeah lookin’ back I could find
So many clear signs
Guess I ignored em it’s fine
(This is fine)
No, I regret it of course
It was all for nothing
My heart’ s so torn
I feel sore
What did you do to me?
Still can’t eat
Can’t sleep
Still full of jealousy
The pain no one could comprehend
It’s all your fault
That life’s been difficult
I’m crying on the floor
Is there a bright side?
I know you swore
We’re better off alone
That I’m just not the one
Fuck it I’ll let it show
I’m straight up, needy
Straight up, needy
Straight up, needy
Oh God I’ve been here before
No this ain’t new to me
Straight up
