Sick Pay’s latest single, Girl On the Screen, marks an exciting new direction for the band. The three-minute track dives into shoegaze territory, blending their signature distorted guitar with tender, surrealist elements that feel both fresh and familiar. To perfect the track’s emotional resonance, the band brought in close friend Izzy Ross, whose whispery, romantic tones add a beautifully ethereal layer to the song.
The vocal interplay between Ross and Sick Pay is nothing short of mesmerizing. The contrast between their voices feels intimate and raw, amplifying the track’s tenderness. As the song progresses, the instrumentation builds in a complementary manner, with layers of sound working with then against the vocals without overshadowing them. The high-pitched guitar, a bold addition that almost drowns out the lyrics, somehow enhances the surreal atmosphere, making the track all the more captivating
Written by Nthatile Mavuso
