Mr Sassy & The Backup Plans teams up with Adam Janos to release a gut punch of something fresh, raw, and undeniably human in their recent indie rock single, “Catacombs.” Built around a sparkling piano hook and an impressionistic lyrical approach that unfolds like the pages of a heart cracked open, this is a confession, a daydream, and a dance in the ruins of longing.
“Catacombs” pulls you into its lushly painted universe. The piano is the track, taking a front seat as a bright footing to counteract some of the song’s deeper emotional underpinnings. There’s a way of naturally leaning into the theatrical here that doesn’t go bloated, a live-out honesty that makes the track feel like less of a performance and more of a secret whispered to a confidant.
What sets this release apart, however, is its profound lyrics. Inspired by Janos’s infatuation with a woman who has bewitched him, the song does not depict the act or feeling of love or lust as much as it delves into it. The words tumble free as if being released from the internal monologue, vibrant and unrefined, and you are invited to witness both the beauty and the ache of desire. The result is a song that’s sometimes hilarious and heartbreaking at others but always rooted in emotional truth.
It’s rare to see a song that makes your lips curl upward even as it tugs at something more profound in your chest, and “Catacombs” does that. Mr. Sassy & The Backup Plans inject enough indie-rock fervor to keep the track buoyant, but Janos’s piano and vocals drip openly at every note.
Whether it’s the irresistible piano riff, the sharply drawn storytelling, or the bittersweet charm, “Catacombs” is an object lesson in the magic that happens when you let the music be messy, honest, and real. It’s a love letter in bright, broken, and unforgettable keys.
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