Tamar Berk previews new album "OCD" with explosive single, “stay close by”
Tamar Berk has always been one to express herself, but with “stay close by,” the lead single from her forthcoming album OCD, she’s pulled us even deeper into the inner workings of her mind. With yet another record on the way, OCD set to arrive on September 5, “stay close by” sets the emotional tone, offering a near 4 minute breakdown of anxiety, hope, and catharsis wrapped in true indie rock grit.
The song comes hot out of the gate with a crunchy guitar that immediately gives the song an edge. Berk’s vocals float in, soft, almost ethereal, creating a push and pull that defines the track’s unique energy. It’s that juxtaposition that makes “stay close by” feel like a real genre-blending gem, almost shoegaze-like in a way. The instrumental backdrop is drenched in raw indie rock attitude, but Berk’s voice is the anchor, grounding the chaos with a delicate emotional precision.
The verses simmer with restrained tension, before the chorus explodes into a full release, propelled by soaring guitars and thundering drums. Yet, even in its loudest moments, there’s a levity that keeps the song afloat with its dreaminess.
Lyrically, “stay close by” feels like a mantra for those grappling with the noise inside their own heads. It’s not a plea for rescue, but rather a raw acknowledgement of needing someone to stand beside you when the walls feel like they’re closing in. She doesn’t sugarcoat the experience of anxiety or obsessive spirals, instead, she channels them into an anthem that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.
As the first glimpse into OCD, “stay close by” hints at an album that promises to be Berk’s most unfiltered and potent work yet. While she’s always written from a place of introspection, this new material seems to dive headfirst into the complexities of the mind. Honestly though, it’s the grittiness of the instrumentation and her angelic voice that’ll have us coming back in September!
She’s really created a song that resonates as a cathartic release, a rallying cry for the overthinkers, and a perfect lead single that sets the stage for OCD's forthcoming emotional deep dive. We are sooo ready for more, but in the meantime, go ahead and click those links below to get into it all.
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