Award-winning Canadian alternative band Metric brings the ‘darkness’ on “Dark Saturday,” the promo single from their forthcoming 7^th studio LP.

“So dark / It ain’t so dark / So dark / It ain’t so dark.” Three-time, Juno-winning, Canadian alternative rock collective Metric is back with a new single, “Dark Saturday.” “Dark Saturday” serves as the promo single from their forthcoming seventh studio album and follow up to Pagans in Vegas (2015). The record commences with angry, distorted guitars – rock on!  Complementing her backdrop, Emily Haines delivers awesome breathy vocals, also featuring that ‘edgy gloriousness’ that is distortion. The attitude she exhibits within her performance is a big selling point.

She delivers even more playful vocals on the second verse, particularly the second half: “Now our bodies intertwine / And the truth is plain to see / I said ‘everything I built from nothing’ / She said, don’t you blame your problems on me.’ Her assertive vocals on the chorus, coupled with the heavy guitars and the addition of synths is nothing short of awesome. Perhaps it’s the poetic lyrics that are the crowning achievement:

“Forever and never / A torch in search of a flame / To be good, get better / Well I’ve been feeling this way / Forever and never / A night in search of a day / As anxious as ever / It’s such a dark, dark, dark Saturday.”

On the bridge, Haines ascends into her upper register, providing a superb contrast.  The lyrics are simple, but effectively fit the premise of the song (“Shine a light my way / Shine a light my way / Having such a dark, dark, dark, dark Saturday”).  “Dark Saturday” concludes with an outro emphasizing the titular lyric.

Final Thoughts 

Regardless whether or not Saturday is “dark” for Metric, specifically Emily Haines, this song is a great listen.  What I’m trying to say is, it will brighten up any dark day or doubts, sigh. Clever, thoughtful songwriting, dark, energetic production, and high-flying vocals from Emily Haines make this a winner.

Metric • Dark Saturday – Single • MMI / Crystal Math Music / BMG Rights Management • Release: 7.12.18

Photo Credits: MMI / Crystal Math Music / BMG Rights Management