Moaning Release New Single “Ego,” from Forthcoming Album Uneasy Laughter

Los Angeles rock group Moaning return with a new sound in their single “Ego,” from their forthcoming album Uneasy Laughter, scheduled for release March 20 via Sub Pop. Sean Solomon (vocalist/guitarist), Pascal Stevenson (bassist/keyboardist) and Andrew Mckelvie (drummer) present the first musical project since their self-titled release in 2018, and are bringing a positive message to accompany their new musical approach. The group is always busy with artistic pursuits outside of music, and their diversity of focus is apparent in this quality transition between aesthetics.

“Ego” leads the new album, setting a fast pace framed by high-pitch synth noises that ground us through rapidly shifting perspectives. The opening lyrics set a transparent tone for the song: “The highest high / The lowest low / I wanna lose my ego.”

“The lyrics are about letting go of your own bullshit to help other people. Wanting to love yourself to love others. The ego can make you feel like you’re the greatest person in the world or the worst.” states Solomon.

The chorus is transparent in explaining the lead singer’s focus on things bigger than himself: “I wanna be anybody but myself / I wanna love anybody but myself / I wanna be anybody but myself / I wanna love anybody but myself.”