Stream Forager’s New Single “Fuji or a Trek”

First, a spontaneous bike ride to Coney Island, then a chance encounter with your high school English teacher at a rave. These two events inspired the sentiment behind “Fuji or a Trek”: things that used to make you feel youthful suddenly seem to do the opposite. That theme is underscored by a dramatic musical gesture—halfway through the song the uptempo drum and bass beat swerves into a slow, heavy funk groove.

The song, released today, morphed into its final form over a year’s worth of rehearsing and performing the song live. Even more than any of their past five singles, “Fuji or a Trek” captures the core of FORAGER: high musicianship infused with kaleidoscopic pop energy.

“Fuji or a Trek” is written and performed by Shyamala (vocals), Jack Broza (guitars, keys, bass), and Colum Enrique (drums), was mixed by Jack Broza, and mastered by Jamie Lawrence.

FORAGER makes kaleidoscopic pop for musical omnivores. A Brooklyn-based trio with a motley musical heritage—rock, jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Indian classical—the band has crafted a novel sound that satisfies the ear and subverts expectations. NPR‘s Bobby Carter called FORAGER’s music “buttery” and “complex,” remarking, “where have you been all my life?”

Formed in 2021, FORAGER flirts with slinky R&B vocal runs, buoyant funk grooves, surprising harmonic leaps, and confessional pop hooks, but never fully surrenders to one genre. Themes range from climate destruction to overly talkative friends, always with intimate specificity and a wink of self-awareness.

FORAGER has built a local following on the strength of their live show, packing beloved New York venues like Baby’s All Right and the Knitting Factory. Their debut album, Pipedream Firewood, arrives on August 18.

FORAGER is Shyamala, Jack Broza, and Colum Enrique. They are touring the East Coast this summer.

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