Sleeping Witch & Saturn have today dropped their new single titled ‘Mother’s Day’. Pristine, like a cute baby who played in the mud. Pure and simple on the inside, covered with enough grit and grime to give it that certain something. And that’s what fits the message of the music. An anthem for those who broke the cycle. A message for those inheritors currently making the inherited. Call it what you will, but the feelings are futile, and the memories are mesmerized into the mundane.
Musically, the song reflects an era of indie when alternative was the alternative and independent music was something you could only explore on college radio, but here it is polished and pure for the next generation of misfits and miscreants to absorb and reflect in a pool of introversion and turn that nervous persperation into inspiration with the realization that there is still original music that is meaningful.
About ‘Mother’s Day’
Mother’s Day is about familial trauma.
People receive a lot of messages about the importance of staying connected with family and forgiving them for the harm that they do. Pain is passed down, and each new generation is expected to accept the treatment they are given. The song is a pushback on those expectations. The verses lay out the child’s pain in this dynamic, and the chorus turns around to say, “But I’m not allowed to feel that way, right?” It reflects the confusion and loneliness of being the first in a family to try to break patterns and move forward.
Mother’s Day came together very quickly. It’s simple and personal and doesn’t need much to feel complete. We tried to make a high-quality sounding recording that reflected its essence. Since we record everything ourselves, we’re able to be very intentional about every piece of the production—we hope that comes through on this track.
About Sleeping Witch & Saturn
Sleeping Witch & Saturn is a band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formed by Matt Vituccio, Alex Nelson, Anna Shaw, and Rowdy Kanarek. They’ve been creating a unique blend of post-punk, new wave, and indie rock since 2017. Members’ experiences of marginalization through race, gender, sexuality, and disability influence their viewpoints on art and arts culture.
The latest single, Mother’s Day, highlights the off-beat melodic direction of their forthcoming second LP. The song’s groovy, its polished production and intimate clarity complement the throwback style. Combined with the moody and sardonic nature of the vocals, the band delivers an emotional, atmospheric ballad that catches one’s attention and sticks.
Sleeping Witch & Saturn have played alongside Feeble Little Horse, Gully Boys, and Pink Turns Blue. Their 2022 debut LP, The Divine Madness of Spring, was featured on Bandcamp’s New and Notable. A Mother’s Day music video, several singles, and an August tour of the northeast/east coast are planned for 2025.
Featured image by Taylor Gearhart.
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