What’s a good phrase to describe the current state of the world? TreeHouse! and Mellodose would say “Grave Situation” — the namesake of their new collaborative single. An anti-war anthem with a timely message, delivered in familiar dub stylee, “Grave Situation” highlights the existential plight of humanity and the ever-churning war machine that rules the world.
“Grave Situation” is funny not in a ‘haha’ kind of way, but in a I’m-dancing-to-a-song-about-the-end-of-the-world kind of way. Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and TreeHouse! founder Jeremy Anderson croons “they’ll bury the world, just to win the war” and stops you dead in your ever-groovin’ tracks. Oof. Don’t worry, the beat — co-produced by Tennessee-based Mellodose — is good enough to help forget the threat of your very existence.
It’s not all doom and gloom though; there’s some light at the end of the tunnel thrown in, as well.
Raised in a working class family, with a farmer mother and a Vietnam vet father, Anderson (aka, Positive J) understands the trials and tribulations it takes to create a sustainable, healthy life amidst chaos. “‘Grave Situation’ was born in a mixed state of reminiscing on the sacrifices of [J’s] elders, while analyzing the ongoing industrial war complex of the USA. With reggae music as a vessel, TreeHouse! and Mellodose combine creative forces to bring forth a dark, dubby, roots tune sure to move hearts and minds,” states the single’s official press release.
A shift from the typically upbeat lyrics Treehouse! is known for in tracks like the spunky “Blessings” and even the psychedelic-tinged “The Wildman”, “Grave Situation” opens up a new can of sonic worms for the solo artists. According to a comment from producer Mellodose:
“[Jeremy] had the main hook of the tune written on acoustic before coming in, we finished up the writing and then produced it all together. Jeremy led the charge. He’s a guru and I’m honored to have worked with him on his vision.” A vision that seems to have paid off. Listen to “Grave Situation” on all digital streaming platforms and follow TreeHouse! and Mellodose via the links below.
Purchase or stream “Grave Situation” single:
Treehouse! – “Grave Situation”, feat. Mellodose
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