Cheridomingo is swinging with their new single, "Like a Chain." It's an unbridled, high-energy anthem that digs its claws deep into the scuffle with intrusive thoughts. With a signature blend of indie-rock, pop-punk, and alternative grit, the quartet serves up a cathartic barrage of sound interspersed with moments of emotion and rawness.
Starting with a brooding rhythm section and warm melancholic tones from the guitar, "Like a Chain" is an insular way to open the track, but it is all-consuming once it takes off. Frontman Anthony Avina's vocals broil with emotional weight, recounting the battle of self-doubt and the unrelenting pull of anxiety. "Waiting. Try to hear me out, And maybe I'll find a way out," he laments, his voice weaving through "Like a Chain" dynamic instrumentation with raw sincerity.
Then you get the chorus, an eruptive release from pent-up frustration and strength. "Throw it away and laugh it off. It's always the same. It feels like a chain around the neck. It pulls and strains," Avina belts as the band kicks into full throttle. Soaring guitar riffs, unyielding drum fills, and mosh-ready energy turn "Like a Chain" into a battle cry for anyone struggling to cast off their insides.
Cheridomingo has once shows us how the simmering underbelly of raw emotion can be pressed into something anthemic, powerful, and utterly compelling. "Like a Chain" doesn't only hit hard resonates, letting you know they're not alone in their battle. "Like a Chain" promises to be an arresting stand-out piece with its raw intensity and candid honesty.