July 31, 2024

Pom Pom Squad unveils sophomore album 'Mirror Starts Moving Without Me'

Pom Pom Squad returns with their second album, "Mirror Starts Moving Without Me," which takes a radical new approach for the band. This album represents a significant stride forward in their musical career, as they explore new terrain with their own approach.

With a mix of raw emotion and unique soundscapes, the band pushes its creative boundaries like never before. Fans can expect a deeply personal and musically rich experience that highlights the Pom Pom Squad's growth and evolution.

Inspiration behind the album
Mia Berrin, the driving force behind Pom Pom Squad, found inspiration for the album in her own childhood memories and artistic beginnings. Berrin explained that the album title was inspired by a horror movie concept, referring to the unsettling sensation of seeing oneself reflected, both physically and metaphorically. This intimate and contemplative topic permeates the album, adding depth and honesty to their work.

I had spent the last couple of years tinkering in Logic, writing intuitively and trying not to think about genre

Mia Berrin
New music and collaborations
The album's debut single, "Spinning," is now available with a music video co-directed by Benjamin Lieber and Berrin, featuring a surveillance room to reflect the album's themes of self-reflection. Berrin explained that the song deals with coping with unpleasant past emotions and finding freedom and forgiveness.

PVRIS members Jessica Boudreaux, Becca Ryskalczyk, Alina Sloan, and Lynn Gunn contributed to the song. It starts with a harsh electric guitar riff and fast percussion, transitioning to a quiet interlude with Berrin's soothing voice. The album was previously teased with "Downhill," which Berrin described as exploring the conflict between ambition and self-destruction.

The new album from Pom Pom Squad is highly anticipated, following the success of their debut album "Death Of A Cheerleader," which received global acclaim and earned them the label of Band To Watch in 2021.
Release date and tracklist

"Mirror Starts Moving Without Me" will be released on October 25 through City Slang. The album features 11 original tracks that draw on a wide range of influences. These songs address childhood memories, mental health issues, and personal identity.

The track list includes 

  1. Downhill
  2. Spinning
  3. Street Fighter
  4. Everybody’s Moving On
  5. Villain
  6. Running From Myself
  7. Messages
  8. Montauk
  9. Doll Song
  10. Tarot Interlude
  11. The Tower

This new album promises to be a profound and contemplative journey through the complexities of identity, the weight of past memories, and the calm that comes with self-acceptance. Pom Pom Squad continues to evolve, offering listeners a highly personal and musically rich experience.

I took a lot of inspiration from my younger self on this album

Mia Berrin
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Wikipedia
Death of a Cheerleader
Death of a Cheerleader

Death of a Cheerleader is an album by Pom Pom Squad.