Project E.A.R. in 2019. Credit: Press
Out today (January 22), âDark Timesâ is a purposeful departure from Project E.A.R.âs more party-oriented material. Garcia wrote its lyrics hoping to uplift listeners who were struggling amid the tumultuous events of 2020, his bandmates Moots (of Malaysian band Pop Shuvit) and Dandee (of Thailandâs Bangkok Invaders) told
NME.
âDark Timesâ, which is a collaboration with lauded American producer Butch Vig (who produced Nirvanaâs âNevermindâ, among other acclaimed rock albums), stemmed from a sketch that James Dewees (formerly of My Chemical Romance and The Get Up Kids) sent the band. It serves as a preview of a five-track EP from Project E.A.R. out next month, proceeds of which will be channelled into a trust fund for Garciaâs children and partner.