Mammal Talk promise to mee you in thei on their somber yet hopeful new single — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The Baltimore band’s latest release is a reflective track that explores themes of sadness and hope while maintaining the band’s quintessential blend of funky R&B and live instrumentation. The song offers a deeply empathetic take on the complexities of modern life, inviting listeners to embrace vulnerability as a path to empowerment. Ether underscores Mammal Talk’s commitment to fostering meaningful conversations through music. It’s a song about connection — a reminder that no one is truly alone.
Ether brings Mammal Talk’s signature sound through an introspective space. With hauntingly beautiful vocals and immersive instrumentation, the track captures feelings of hopelessness and frustration that resonate universally. The inspiration for the song lies in “a place for anger and frustration towards the establishment, the oligarchs, the bad faith actors in our political class,” explained by the band and M. Legere, who worked together on the lyrics. “Songs like these aren’t written to bring us down or to make us sad,” they explain. “They give us a chance to look inward.”
Ether acknowledges the weight of the outside world while reminding listeners that hope and resilience remain within reach. The first step is acknowledging the problem, as it allows us to use our collective strength to challenge the powerful people who are so careless with our shared human experience. Ether is a sad song, but there is still hope in it. The hope lies in the solidarity of knowing that you aren’t experiencing these feelings and emotions alone. The track’s production was a collaborative effort recorded at Wright Way Studios, with Steve Wright (Future Islands, Beach House) as recording engineer. Matt Chase (guitar and ukelele), Mike Saunders (bass, piano, synthesizers) and Cory Baker (drums) all handled production, while Tony Eichler mastered the track. The composition also features Shea Winpigler on vocals, Amy Shook on strings, Theljon Allen on trumpet and Evan Cooper on keys.
Mammal Talk are a band of best friends who are multi-instrumentalists and producers with a pure passion for creating music. Drawing inspiration from funk, pop and R&B, they incorporate live instrumentation — strings, horns, and vocalists — alongside modern electronic elements. Having performed with national and international acts across several genres, they united to bring their unique sound to music lovers.
Check out Ether above, hear more from Mammal Talk below, and chat with the animals on their website and Instgram.
