Deep Sea Arcade begins their next chapter with ‘No Direction,’ the first single from their highly anticipated third album, set for release mid-year. This release marks a poignant new chapter following the loss of collaborator Nick Weaver in 2021.
Frontman Nic McKenzie describes it as “standing at a crossroads,” and the track embodies that liminal space perfectly. He shares “‘No Direction’ is about standing at a crossroads—whether with lovers, friends, or our past selves. It’s about the courage to embrace change.”
The song opens with a vivid, heaving ripple of sound—lush, shimmering, and restless. The beat lands steadily, grounding the hazy atmosphere, while the melody swirls like a mirage. The vocals are high, hypnotic, delicate yet deliberate, and sensual. An echoing refrain follows, airy and carefree, like a ghostly whisper of the past urging you forward. There’s a cinematic quality to the song, evoking a sense of standing at the edge of a moment that could change everything.
With ‘No Direction,’ Deep Sea Arcade captures the essence of standing at a crossroads, reflecting on love, friendship, and our past selves. This track embodies the courage to embrace change, with lush soundscapes and hypnotic melodies that transport listeners to a moment of profound transition.
