Placement Unveil Brooding New Single ‘Inertia / Heavy Lids’ Ahead of Debut Album

Kaurna/Adelaide experimental-punk outfit Placement have returned with their gripping new single, Inertia / Heavy Lids, offering fans a powerful taste of their upcoming debut album, Insect, set for release later this year. Known for their raw energy and thought-provoking themes, the band continues to push boundaries with this latest release.

Inertia / Heavy Lids pulsates with dark rhythms, distant saxophone howls, and a commanding vocal performance that draws comparisons to the intensity of Patti Smith. The track explores the struggle of breaking free from monotonous cycles and questions the purpose behind repetitive rituals.

“This song speaks of desire, motivation and slipping away into the sleeping reality of inertia. We may begin full of emotion, full of passion and vigour, but somewhere along the way are we just doing what we’re doing because it’s what we have been doing? Does it still fill us, fulfil us? The power of habit and ritual is strong, the inertia of daily life can propel us through a lot, past a lot. If we keep running towards the same things again and again, we should know what’s coming.” – Mailia, Placement.

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This brooding single highlights Placement’s ability to blend punk energy with experimental tones, creating a haunting soundscape that lingers long after the final note. With lyrics that delve into themes of desire, inertia, and self-reflection, the track invites listeners to confront the comforts of routine and the challenges of awakening to true purpose.

Following an impressive run of performances alongside acts like DZ Deathrays and Superchunk, and festival slots at Meadow Festival and Mountain Goat Valley Crawl, Placement are poised for their most impactful year yet.