“I’m Disappointed” by Starflyer 59
Starflyer 59 has a long history of making dreamy sounds whose roots lie in shoegaze and British alternative rock, and even after 30+ years, they’re still going strong. (Look no further than 2024’s masterful Lust for Gold). But bandleader Jason Martin also knows how to kick out the jams, which is precisely what he does on “I’m Disappointed,” the title track and first single from his band’s upcoming EP.
The song opens with a riot of noise that’d make Jim and William Reid green with envy, while Martin — sounding a bit higher in the mix than usual — sings/intones “Do you wanna to make a big wave?/Yeah, I wanna make a big wave/Do you wanna see your name in lights?/Yeah, I wanna see my name in lights.” Once again, Martin seems to be singing about one of his favorite themes: being bored with making rock n’ roll. Which is ironic seeing as how Starflyer 59 has been making some pretty awesome rock ‘n roll for decades now.
The I’m Disappointed EP will be released by Velvet Blue Music on July 31, 2026; click here to preorder.