Over the past few years, Dark Remedy has released a series of singles resulting in hundreds of thousands of collective streams. Dark Remedy’s appeal lies in the band’s imaginative blend of melodic nu-rock and alt-metal, a sound that constantly exceeds expectations.
Formed during the pandemic by guitarist/bassist Cary Parsons, aka Mister Sinister to wrestling fans, Dark Remedy is made up of JRod McLain (vocals), Badovinac (guitar), and Paul Crosby (drums). The addition of elite drummer Crosby, the former drummer for the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling band Saliva, expanded Dark Remedy’s sonic vision with his powerful percussion.
Produced by Chris Dawson, “Let Me Go” was written by Dawson and Jarred Beasley. The lyrics narrate a relationship that has already collapsed, yet one of the partners refuses to face reality and stop the emotional anguish. The other partner begs for release from the invisible chains.
“Why don’t you let me go? / Before I lose myself / I don’t want to be someone else / There’s no way we can hold on / I’m begging you, let me go / And I know this hurts / Trying hard not to make things worse / All that we had is gone / Why don’t you let me go?”
“Let Me Go” opens on emerging, sparkling colors that take on dark heft and then subside to chiming surfaces with heavy guitar accents. On the chorus, thick, growling guitars assume precedence as McLain’s evocative vocals imbue the lyrics with urgent petitionary timbres, revealing his aching regret and sorrow, along with his realization that their previous connection died a long time ago.
The video, directed by Thomas Crane, is a masterpiece of contrasting dark against light and combining milieus of red, blue, and black tints. The shifting visuals mirror the instability of the relationship, ever-changing and almost chaotic.
Released via Pepper Gomez’s Wake Up Music Rocks label, “Let Me Go” sees Dark Remedy evolving and creating their best music yet.
