Rock/Review The Sad Season - It's All Too Loud in Here (feat. SikTh)

The Sad Season, hailing from London, England, is a band that has undergone a remarkable evolution since its inception. Originally a duo consisting of Mikee (sikTh) and Tomasz, who have been close friends for years, the group has now expanded to include Sian on bass and Ralph on drums. The addition of these new members has elevated the band's sound to new heights, creating a distinct style and vibe that sets them apart in the music scene.

“It’s All Too Loud in Here” marks a powerful and long-awaited chapter for The Sad Season, amplified by the unmistakable presence of Mikee from SikTh. Years in the making, the EP feels like the release of emotional pressure built over a turbulent journey — one shaped by melancholy, frustration, and heartbreak, yet ultimately guided toward resilience, empowerment, and a renewed sense of love. The project’s evolution is palpable in every note, blending raw intensity with thoughtful introspection.

Drawing on influences as varied as Leonard Cohen’s poetic gravitas, Sonic Youth’s chaotic experimentation, and The Velvet Underground’s hypnotic minimalism, the EP delivers a soundscape that is both familiar and boldly innovative. Gnarly riffs carve through walls of distortion, wild vocals swing between unhinged and deeply human, and underneath it all runs a rhythmic pulse that keeps the listener locked into its hypnotic groove.

Musically, The Sad Season situates itself at the crossroads of dirty garage rock, 60s psychedelia, and progressive post-rock. The result is an EP that feels gritty but atmospheric, abrasive yet strangely comforting. Each track seems to wrestle with noise — both external and internal — mirroring the EP’s title and its thematic exploration of emotional overstimulation in modern life.

What makes “It’s All Too Loud in Here” truly stand out is its arc. Beneath the chaos lies a hard-won positivity, a message that healing is possible even when the world feels deafening. It’s a cathartic, immersive, and deeply affecting release — one that cements The Sad Season’s place as a vital voice in the underground rock landscape.