Feature: Loose Content – Costumes
A haunting exploration of love; guilt, and the human psyche Loose Content‘s debut ep Costumes is a culmination of pivotal moments for the band.
Produced by the renowned Nick DiDia—whose production credits adorn records by Stone Temple Pilots, Rage Against the Machine, Bruce Springsteen, and Powderfinger—Costumes offers a stellar debut from a band on the precipice of their prime.
Exploring themes that navigate both societal and personal struggles, the EP delves into the systemic inequalities of capitalism, societal alienation, and the darker recesses of the human condition, touching on guilt, isolation, and obsession. It also confronts issues such as environmental collapse and consumerism while reflecting on displacement and the erosion of cultural identity.
The focus track of Costumes, ‘Tapestry of Life,’ is a raw and heartfelt ballad that offers an unfiltered reflection of the human experience.
Stripped back yet deeply resonant, the song weaves together themes of displacement, Indigenous land rights, and the fraught question of land ownership, confronting the weight of history and its ongoing repercussions. It also reckons with the role of the monarchy, environmental destruction, and the shifting values of modern society, painting a stark but poignant portrait of a world in flux. Through its evocative lyricism and stirring instrumentation, ‘Tapestry of Life’ stands as a powerful meditation on identity, belonging, and the fragile threads that connect us to the land and each other.
Speaking on ‘Tapestry of Life‘, frontwoman and vocalist MiLLa says:
“The song is our collective illustration of the interconnectedness of the human experience. My lyrics utilise pronouns such as ‘she’, ‘he’ and ’they’ in order to allow the listener to substitute their own personal perspective within these more generalised terms and therefore access a deeper and more intimate understanding/interpretation of the song’s message. As depicted within the portrait-centred sequences of the music video, we wanted the audience to reach the end credits with a newfound recognition that, despite our abundance of differences, both visible and invisible, at our core we all are one.”
The track’s accompanying music video, directed by Charlie Pierre, is a striking visual counterpart, layering a collage of human faces and emotions to mirror the song’s raw and unfiltered exploration of life’s struggles and interconnectedness.
Costumes the debut EP from Loose Content is available to stream now via Impressed Recordings.
