Richmond VA Punk band Talk Me Off have announced the upcoming release of their new EP, Abyss, partnering with Bad Copy to exclusively premiere the record’s first single, “Counting Digits.” The EP is set for release in April 2021 and can currently be pre-ordered through Smartpunk Records. With two lead singers of the opposite sex, Talk Me Off brings a fresh new sound to a traditional skate-punk scene with lyrics relatable to anyone living in 2021. “Counting Digits” is a song about the ongoing societal frustration and battle between women and “social norms,” as best described by Holly Herzog:
“Counting Digits is expressing my frustration with the Diet industry and with the expectations of people, especially women, to look a certain way. As someone who has struggled with their weight my whole life, it is a constant battle of learning to love myself how I am and hating myself because my body is not what society says is attractive. The diet industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that exists to make money, not to make people healthy. It is a toxic environment that is shoved down our throats by celebrities, social media ads, and judgmental people who are ill-informed of what is healthy.” – Holly Herzog
On the EP and latest single, guitarist and vocalist Ryan Cacophony states:
“I think this new EP truly defines our sound. The first single (Counting Digits) is fast and dark with relatable lyrics. Something we’ve always tried to do, but I think this song in particular really nails that TMO formula” – Ryan Cacophony