Hear GRANDSON hail TOOL and SYSTEM OF A DOWN on industrial new song "Drones"

Grandson have gone industrial on new song "Drones," the lead single — dropped today (March 24th) — off his just-announced second album, I Love You, I'm Trying. In contrast to past releases, some of which have showcased a hyperpop or hip-hop influence, "Drones" fits in nicely with the recent electro-clash revival, vibrantly fusing industrial and alt-dance sounds. Vocally, however, it draws from the alt-metal world.

Commenting on "Drones," grandson called the song a "twisting, spiraling journey through the lies we tell ourselves to get through the day when the hard truth may bury us." He added, "I wanted to pay homage to bands like Tool and System of a Down known for unpredictable time signatures but bring 808s and hip-hop into it."

Of the LP, the follow-up to 2020's Death of an Optimist, he said, "This is the album that 16-year-old me needed. This is the album I was scared to write and the album fans of mine deserve to hear. Above all this is the album where I face a big question: Can I handle the changes life throws at me, and if this all that there is to life, can it be enough to be happy?"

I Love You, I'm Trying is due out May 5th on Fueled by Ramen.