Premiere: New Single From Postdata
If you’re a frequent reader of this here website, you know that I have been a huge fan of Paul Murphy and his musical project known as POSTDATA. He released one of my favorite albums of 2021 featuring hit single “Inside Out” while continuing to be busy this year with two straight jams over the last few months. Before he releases new album Run Wild on September 22nd, we’ve got the title track for you today to add to Murphy’s growing catalogue of hits. And for a special touch, Paul was kind enough to give us a quick Q/A about the new song and album. You can scope that along with the new song after the jump.
How would you describe this new single “Run Wild” in the context of your upcoming LP of the same name?
PM: I think it really ties the record together in every sense – it touches what I think I’m trying to explore in these songs.. self exploration, taking risks.. coming into your own.. growing as a person.. musically it has an energy and a warmth to it which I feel has a big impact on the record / makes the rest of the songs shine in a way that they wouldn’t if it wasn’t there. Feels like the centrepiece.
On a sonic and thematic basis, where did you derive inspiration from when crafting this new full-length generally speaking? What would you say the general output says based on those motivations?
PM: I’ve been pushing myself more lately to try and meet new challenges. To grow and experience new things. I think a lot of that ties into the creation of this record.
That’s a really important theme in my life these days and it felt good to explore that thematically when writing these songs.
As this LP essentially marks a new direction for POSTDATA, what is one takeaway you want listeners to leave with?
PM: I think the feeling of the record is important to the interpretation of it. I’d love people to take from it what they can how it best suits them. It was made with a lot of love and care. I hope it can evoke a sense of hopefulness and moving through hardships and challenges with an open heart.
Run Wild is available for pre-order now via Paper Bag Records.