Late Again is back; this time, he's taking us on a sonic metamorphosis. On his most recent single, "Caterpillars," the Brazilian-born, globe-trotting artist further establishes his lane, mixing dream pop, indie, and electronic textures into a rich, immersive soundscape that feels both nostalgic and futuristic.
In the wake of his successful debut single, Flood, and the release of his critically lauded EP, Migraine Fever Dream, "Caterpillars" serves as Late Again's latest project. It solidifies his ability to create deeply atmospheric music that marries pulsing techno beats with ethereal melodies and thoughtful lyricism. It's a song that lives, evolves, and changes just like the creature for which it's named.
"Caterpillars" is, at heart, a meditation on change, movement, and the universal quest to find where you belong. Those textures and emotional complexity show up in "Caterpillars," evidencing Late Again's nomadic childhood and co-writing sessions with artists from the farthest reaches of the industry, from screen legends to Grammy winners. Every beat exudes a sense of wanderlust and every synth line hums with experience.
"Caterpillars" transports you into a dreamlike condition in which Late Again's delicate but dynamic production melds the boundary between awake and asleep. It's a call to transformation, to move through the in-between and see the moment's beauty.
With "Caterpillars," Late Again is building a world, one hypnotic and heartfelt track at a time. This is a single that must be felt as much as heard.