New York-based boyhood. is back with “wes anderson (your dog)”, and the result is a beautifully chaotic mix of alt-rock, indie pop, and dream pop that feels both light and urgent at the same time. The song introduces itself with swirling, distorted guitars and immediately grabs you with its gentle yet gripping energy. It’s like a mellowed-out Nirvana but with a modern, racing pulse. The driving instrumentation doesn’t overpower, but rather cradles the delicate, dreamy vocals, making every note feel like an emotional release.
The vocals are the heart of the track—soft yet arresting, they carry a vulnerable honesty that ties the whole song together. Behind those vocals, though, there’s an intricate web of production—modified guitars and subtle distortions that build a melodious chaos around the voice. It’s a tension that reflects the song’s deeper message of being stuck in something, whether it’s a relationship or a mental loop, but also the freedom to leave at any moment. There’s a push and pull between those moments of clarity and noise, creating an addictive listen.
Lyrically, “wes anderson (your dog)” is an emotionally raw piece, capturing the ups and downs of love with brutal, disarming honesty. boyhood. sings not only of the dysfunction but also of the tenderness that can exist in such moments. It’s dramatic, sentimental, and refreshingly honest—a cathartic exploration of love’s cyclical highs and lows, delivered in a sonically rich package. The song sticks with you long after it ends, with its blend of dreamy vocals and heavy instrumentation ringing in your ears.
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boyhood., originally from Pittsburgh and now based in NYC, uses music to reflect on personal experiences tied to nostalgia, identity, and the complexity of love. His project takes on the trans experience through sound and memory, an homage to a nontraditional boyhood. On “wes anderson (your dog)”, he embraces a more organic sound, collaborating with LA producer AYUSH and drummer Rocco!, while working with Jay Som’s Melina Duterte on the mix. This collaboration brings a new depth to boyhood.’s evolving sound—a mix of indie sensibility and raw emotional delivery that’s as unpredictable as it is compelling.