Richmond, VA rockers Telltale recently debuted their first original music of 2023 with their single "Otherside," and to celebrate we asked vocalist John Carteret to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
Writing "Otherside" definitely took the most studio hours of any song we've made. Bryce and Travis played with the instrumental over 2 different days, and it's hard to count how many nights were spent tweaking the lyrics and melody on a loop.
I wanted to treat this one like a pop hit, laying something repetitive and singable over the chorus. The instrumental breaks were so bouncy and hooky already, it almost became like a competition.
Lyrically we're a pretty emotive band, but "Otherside" presented this weird challenge of not fully resonating with me musically. I ended up treating it as an assignment in storytelling, writing the story of one of our fans. A girl who loves space, and wants to run away from the world.
The funny part about creative storytelling is it often offers insight about your own mental disposition. In this case, the things I was running away from at that time.
Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen and watch for yourself below and learn more about the band here
Telltale And Neutral Snap Announce Coheadlining Tour
Telltale and Sundressed Teaming Up For Spring Tour
On the Blue: New Horizons Cruise Days 4 & 5: Starship Lands on the Pearl, Alan Parsons Takes It Home
Kandace Springs - Run Your Race
On the Blue: New Horizons Cruise Day 1: Marbin Gets the Fun Started
Hot In The City: Prog Band Tu-Ner Coming to Phoenix
blink-182 Launching North American Stadium And Arena Tour
Watch David Gilmour's 'The Piper's Call' Video
Check Out Powerman 5000 'Dancing Like We're Dead'
The String Cheese Incident Take Fans On Epic 'Roll Around The Sun'
Watch Motley Crue's 'Dogs Of War' Video
Richie Sambora Returns With 'I Pray', The First Of Four New Songs
The Smashing Pumpkins Reveal New Guitarist
Linkin Park Top Hard Rock And Vinyl Albums Charts With Papercuts