Complicated by Palinstar

‘Volatility’ is at the heart of Palinstar's new single ‘Complicated’. The first part of the song deals with a relationship where one person is labeled as complicated without any self-examination. The second part brings in the element of time: change happens before it is noticed, driven by repetition. Echoing the concept of Panta Rei: one cannot step into the same river twice. Here, volatility, typically seen as fluctuating or fleeting, stands symbolically for personal transformation. This vibe is immediately felt by the listener, further emphasized by the guest performances of Alex Kranabetter (Voodoo Jürgens) on trumpet and Rea Dubach (Omni Selassi) on backing vocals. Noah Georgeson’s mixing (Cate Le Bon, Alice Phoebe Lou, Andy Shauf) adds a delightfully airy quality that complements the song's exploration of time.

Palinstar is a parallel universe, planet, and self-heroine all at once. Behind the name lies a distinguished multi-instrumentalist who has toured globally with Boytoy, supported Caroline Rose, performed at KEXP with Kush K. Now, they present their artistic vision: gay stuff, Emotional Jetlag, Heart Rock. A blend of Americana melodies with simple lyrics, inspired by Lana Del Rey and Nirvana.