"Don't Really Know Where I'm Going" is the latest single from singer-songwriter sadbot. "Don't Really Know Where I'm Going" is an epic pop ballad about the pitfalls of nostalgia paired with a fittingly throwback instrumental. sadbot, in line with his name, creates a glitchy techno banger on this new release. The beat is loud and clipping, and the synths are blaring and robotic. sadbot brilliantly combines 80s sounds with futuristic modern production. He makes a wonderful 80s pastiche that still maintains its own aesthetic and is a sound all of his own. "Don't Really Know Where I'm Going" combines the fun, high-energy sounds of synthesizers and vocoder with an emotional lyrical depth that is bound to make you dance and feel seen.
On "Don't Really Know Where I'm Going" sadbot shows off his skills as a songwriter. Fans of artists like The Weeknd or Daft Punk will find lots to love within the synth-wave sound on display here, and the lyricism is wistful and deep. "Don't Really Know Where I'm Going" earnestly laments the anxieties that come with feeling lost in life. It's a sentiment all too familiar nowadays, and sadbot writes about it in a way that is simultaneously universal and personal. "Preemptive nostalgia hits like no other, but what a lonely way to live" is one of many lines from the track that hit just a little too close to home. The songwriting is honest, poetic, and completely relevant. sadbot's music encompasses the issues of today with a sound that is as singular as it is timeless.
sadbot, also known as Isaac White, is a singer-songwriter whose music focuses on sounds of disco, funk, synthpop, and soul. sadbot officially started making solo music in 2021, after his previous band RedFaces ended. His debut track was called "Happy Just to Be Yours," and currently has over 8000 streams on Spotify. Since then, the musician has released over nine more songs. These tracks, which include "The Loser," "Later," and "4 AM (Fashionably Lonely)" all showcase sadbot's singular sonic aesthetic. sadbot's sound is distinct and refined; synths, dance beats, heavy basslines, and relatable humanistic lyrics are all quintessential elements of White's discography. The artist has only been releasing for a few years now and it is extremely exciting to see where he goes next. You can listen to "Don't Really Know Where I'm Going," alongside the rest of sadbot's discography, on all streaming services now.
Written By Lauren Nolan
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