Prog rock sensation Ok Goodnight unveils the second single from their upcoming third studio album stop/go (out 12th June). ‘Spiral’ is a track so versatile that it seems to condense multiple songs into one. The lyrics describe the inner turmoil and contradictory feelings within an uncertain relationship.

Musically, this motif is reflected in the song’s constantly shifting dynamics. It starts off soft and dreamlike before building up into dense walls of sound and eventually shifting again into optimistic up-tempo passages. Vocalist Casey Lee Williams showcases all facets of her voice, from gentle vulnerability to powerful raw anger. Once again, the track is accompanied by a music video directed by Stephen Mlinarcik echoing the track’s themes through art-house-inspired visuals, making ‘Spiral’ a striking audiovisual statement capturing emotional spiraling both musically and visually. 

Ok Goodnight gained attention on the international music scene with their previous album The Fox and the Bird (2023), which was highly acclaimed by fans and critics alike.Eclipsed (DE) labeling it “the prog discovery of the year!” and Rock Hard (DE) calling it “the best concept work of the year and an absolute prog highlight.”

Like The Fox and the Bird in its time, the new album stop/go will be released without the support of a label, to ensure that the quartet from Boston – formed by graduates of Berklee College of Music – can continue to unfold their creative vision with total freedom while retaining their adventurous spirit. 

Vocalist Casey Lee Williams on the writing process of ‘Spiral’:
“After hearing the short and simple phone recording of a piano motif that Martín de Limacame up with, we immediately knew that it would grow to be something special. What came next would be one of our strangest, yet most inspired songs to date. With a unique combination of raw vocals, luscious synthesizers, textured samples, and chaotic woodwinds, we aimed to translate feelings of regret, nostalgia, and unconditional love. This track in particular really feels like it’s marked a musical shift for us in an important way.”

Photo: Zack Spencer