Review by JOHN DALY
Carter Vail has released his latest single “Ants In My Room” accompanied by a typically creative video, following the song’s viral explosion on social media.
Vail has amassed a vast following, which he has earned for his amusingly honest work about everyday experiences. Somehow, though, Vail always manages to add a little extra, or out-of-this-world, comedic flair to his short videos and performances.
With “Ants In My Room,” what started as one of Vail’s signature short-form posts turned into a longer, synth-driven track heavily influenced by the pop sound of the “indie sleaze” era. The track follows the release of “Coydog,” Vail’s most recent EP released late last year via RCA Records.
Despite the funny costumes and extraordinary storylines, Vail has an undeniable and remarkable musical talent, leaning heavily towards pop, creating catchy melodies, memorable hooks and surprisingly deep lyrics.
“‘Ants In My Room’ is not a metaphor, it is not clever symbolism,” Vail said. “I wrote it when I discovered ants in my room. It is perhaps a sign of a weakening understanding of reality, that upon discovery, it felt like the perfect thing to write a song about.”
“Coydog” charted the story of Coydog, a cowboy hatted, suit-clad character who is being hunted by an unnamed antagonist dressed exactly like him, using a sound inspired by the golden era of 2010s indie pop.
Check out the video for ‘Ants In My Room’ here:
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