Lazy Daze, the project of Zach Miller, returns from a yearlong hibernation with “New Tires.” This song is a daring new tonal step for Miller, leaving the sun-dappled surf sounds of her previous work to journey deeper into a richer sonic and thematic landscape.
“New Tires” draws from the dense, layered soundscapes of My Bloody Valentine while evoking the direct, urgent energy of The Misfits’ discography. The result is ear-poppingly charged sonic experience that walks the line of frantic energy and cathartic explosion. Not only is this single a natural sonic progression; but if a mainstream pop track can be said to have a theme, it’s the unpredictable swings in life, the epic highs and crashing lows embodied in an anthemic account of not only adrenaline highs but also all-too-familiar comedowns.
The song begins with a dense and ambitious fanned sound of distorted guitars, throwing the listener into a vibrant overcast. Miller’s vocals have a newfound gravitas, breaking lyrics down into personal insights and emotional maturity. The sonic heft hides that year of thought and strife, but there’s also an angry undercurrent a pledge to keep pushing ahead instead of stalling.
“New Tires” serves as a hinge on Lazy Daze, a definitive indication that she’s buying into new creative avenues. Now granted, this evolution might confuse longtime devotees, but it’s a bold gamble that ultimately elevates Miller’s craft. For those hearing his music for the first time, this song is a no-nonsense introduction to an artist who seems ready to shake up his aesthetic and explore uncharted musical territory.
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