TOM VEK – A More Profound Sound

Speaking on the new single ‘Survive New’ Tom says:
 
“The track was written before the pandemic hit but took on a new depth of meaning when the album was getting finished up. Even before the pandemic, like many people I had been through various emotional and professional challenges that made me want to write some kind of mantra to myself, and anyone else that needed it (“I know we’ll take great steps, and we’ll be proved right”). This great meaning of life tragic comedy, why sweat the small stuff when it’s kindof insane that we even won the life lottery? (“we are the beautiful just by being alive”), and no doubt that becoming a dad is fucking nuts and shapes your opinion on what attitude you want to promote (“I know we are blessed with our children and wives”). This rework 100% nods to indie-electro anthem Blue Monday, I’ve enjoyed revisiting the “choir pad” era which I used one of my first ever singles “If You Want” (2004), and swapping the splashy rock drums for the mechanic drum machine seemed fitting.”