a dramatic indie rock turn built on character, tension, and shifting identity

“roger” feels like stepping into a conversation already in motion. it’s a song that circles its subject with intent, revealing a lot of quirky indie fragments rather than answers.

written as the second single from the upcoming record dog summer, the fantastically-titled damn williams lean into their anthemic side here. the arrangement is restless, moving between theatrical restraint and release with a dose of unease. franz ferdinand-style vocals carry a sense of bravado and vulnerability at once, while the instrumentation feels kinda urgent, never fully settling, always nudging forward.

created on wurundjeri land and shaped over several years, “roger” explores identity, culture, resistance, and the pressure of change through a sharply drawn character piece. there is a sense of place running through it, not just geographically but emotionally. it’s an unsettling indie banger and we love it.

thank u for making this damn williams 🌀