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Dogs Die In Hot Cars “Pop Nonsense”

“Pop Nonsense” is a very optimistic song, but it’s not about expecting desired outcomes so much as working hard for the things that you want, and being open to positive possibilities. The tone is bright and upbeat, but the mood is slightly anxious, with hints of doubt and insecurity mixing in with the singer’s self-directed pep talk. It’s not enough negativity to undermine the essential sentiment, but just enough to humanize both the singer and the song. The title seems to dismiss itself as being trite and banal, but that defensiveness is unnecessary — there is a balance of tone and elegance of structure in this music that feels honest and true, and not even slightly naïve. This is optimism for cynics.

Get the demos for Dogs Die In Hot Cars’ next album — and help finish them! — on the band’s official site.