Emotional Dissonance Finds Its Voice in WHOLES’ Explosive “Modern Day Drama”

What does it sound like when the world short circuits? WHOLES might have just captured it in "Modern Day Drama."

WHOLES have released their new song, "Modern Day Drama." It is a song that does not just reflect our current reality. Instead, it unravels it. The song opens with a dreamlike reverb, heavy guitar, and almost dissociative vocals. The song paints a vivid picture of modern disconnection. It is like scrolling endlessly through headlines you can't process. Or, it is like waking up mid-crisis, unsure if you ever really slept.

"The band leans into emotional dissonance with purpose."

As the song progresses, it evolves into chaos. In its final minute, the song explodes. The tension that had been simmering beneath the surface tears through in raw, cathartic release. WHOLES does not offer answers. They let the disarray stand, breathing and uncomfortable. With "Modern Day Drama," they explore the everyday absurdity of existence with a sound that is unhinged and impossible to ignore. It is a sonic collapse. Maybe that is the point of this song.