Photograph by Bella Peterson
Little question Nashville quintet Flummox flummox the hell out of individuals with their progressive, genre-hopping symphonic thrash, as evidenced by their newest single, “Government Dysfunction.” This madcap practically six-minute observe finds Flummox—Alyson Blake Dellinger (vocals/bass/stunt guitar), Max Mobarry (guitars/vocals/midi), Chase McCutcheon (guitars), Jesse Peck (keys/programming), Alan Pfeifer (drums)—skating between majestic steel crush and piano-led shuffles. Their Bungaloid steel is completely entertaining, and the gamers sew collectively all of the sonic items cleverly.
“Government Dysfunction” is the newest single from Flummox’s upcoming full-length, Southern Progress, which was produced by the band, engineered and combined by McCutcheon (with bass and drum periods engineered by Jason Dietz) and mastered by Jamie King on the Basement Recording, NC. It’s set for launch on March 21, 2025 through Needlejuice Information and the only drops on November 22. Place your preorder right here.
That is what Dellinger and Mobarry needed to say concerning the new single:
Alyson Black Dellinger: “‘Government Dysfunction’ is a standard symptom of ADHD, and neurodivergence of a number of varieties. Mainly, it’s when your mind locks you in place—like, you’ve gotten loads of work that must be carried out, however no matter it’s in your mind that permits you to prioritize duties, focus and get issues carried out shuts down fully. And also you’re fully conscious of it. It’s positively one thing that anyone who has ADHD has skilled, and it’s one thing I needed to jot down about, as a result of it’s one of many important traits of my very own neurodivergence, and it’s been a giant hindrance for my psychological well being. So the music actually comes from a spot of vulnerability.”
Max Mobarry: “With Flummox, we’re identified for songs like ‘Trans Ladies Want Weapons’ that lyrically take care of social points, however ‘Government Dysfunction’ speaks to one thing extra introspective. It’s the battle that’s occurring inside—an anthem for when your best impediment is your self.”