Rujen’s new single “Tarot” is a spirited blend of neo-psychedelic pop that pushes hard through hairpin turns and high octaves of sound. Singer Ryan Miller reflects on life’s ability to offer up transcendent—albeit fleeting—moments (“The feeling of wonder / Hits right between your eyes / Can’t wait any longer now, it’s our time“) as a gently buoyant groove ripples beneath. Sonically, the band recalls the echoing melodicism of Grizzly Bear as the song blurs into some incredibly sticky ear candy. Ultimately, “Tarot” takes you on a heady and pleasantly jarring trip through impermanence and the importance of memory. Don’t be afraid to let Miller and Co. guide you through the song’s satisfying conclusion, complete with feedback trills vanishing into thin air.
“‘Tarot’ is a song that holds themes of nostalgia and reflection tightly,” the band remarked in a statement. “How past, and sometimes nearly forgotten, memories can arrive just when you need them the most. While oftentimes simple in nature, they seem to sweeten with growth and reflection over time. For us, this memory is of a few brief moments spent in the calm before a torrential thunderstorm where a strong feeling of interconnectivity and belonging took hold.”
Give it a listen below.
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