STRGZR, an emerging alternative band based in Austin, M, has make its debut with the release of its first single, “Sad Machine”.
Blending emotionally charged lyricism with a sound that nods to the golden age of ’90s and
2000s alternative rock, “Sad Machine” delivers a haunting yet hopeful message about what it
means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence. With influences ranging from Smashing Pumpkins and Jimmy Eat World to The Flaming Lips, the track combines gritty guitars, atmospheric synths, and soaring vocal melodies that capture both inner tension and outward beauty.
“At its core, ‘Sad Machine’ is a meditation on the emotional complexities of modern life,” STRGZR explains. “It’s about the search for meaning, the reality of sadness, and the question of how human we really are in a world increasingly shaped by machines.”
Born out of introspection during the pandemic and inspired by the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Minnesota’s night skies—especially the northern lights—STRGZR explores the intersection of technology and humanity. The project embraces the coexistence of darkness and light, sadness and joy, empathy and introspection.
“Sad Machine” is the first glimpse into a larger body of work that dives deep into themes of mental health, compassion, and the emotional evolution of identity in a digital world.
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