ANCHR Artist of the Week: Seasaw

This week’s artist of the week goes to none-other than our pals: Seasaw. If you’re a long-time ANCHR reader, hopefully you’re already familiar with the dazzling duo of Meg Golz and Eve Wilczewski from Madison, Wisconsin—but if not, allow us to introduce you!

Golz and Wilczewski have been making music together as Seasaw for more than a decade now, releasing four albums and several singles. My favorite thing about Seasaw is the passion and intention they have behind every single piece of music they put out and every single performance they give. While it’s only the two of them onstage when they play their shows, Seasaw packs more of an artistic production element than most full bands do— from their coordinated outfits to their personalized gear and their mesmerizing harmonies, there’s so much to appreciate about a Seasaw show.

This past Valentine’s Day, the pair gave us some new music to appreciate (their first release since 2018’s Big Dogs), in the form of their single called “Pinky Promise.” The highly-anticipated track opens with some moody synths that are reminiscent of Angelo Badalamenti’s scores for David Lynch films before introducing a hypnotic percussive melody. The band describes the song as “a ballad about remembering to be kind to your mind and body. Written as a love letter to oneself, this track features lush synth soundscapes paired with gently sarcastic lyrics that ‘pinky promise’ everything is going to be alright.” “Pinky Promise” was recorded at home during pandemic isolation times, and it was mixed by Wisconsin native Beau Sorenson who has worked on albums by Death Cab For Cutie, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, Superchunk, and more.

Keep an eye on Seasaw’s Instagram for all upcoming announcements, and tune into “Pinky Promise” below.