The Armoires

We Absolutely Mean It

Big Stir Records

The second single from the band’s upcoming album, Octoberland, slated for Autumn 2024 release, is an anthemic statement of purpose, where they pound the table and say it. With urgent, uproarious viola playing from Larysa Bulbenko anchoring the song, it is gently angry, but also the kind of song you’d play at a protest to get your point across in a happy, but firm way. It's another smash from this band, to go along with their single from last last year, ”Music And Animals.” If this is what the new album is going to sound like, it’s more than worth the wait. Grab this, dance, demonstrate, just have a good time with a great song.

Andrea Weiss