Oreaganomics have never been ones to follow the rulebook, and their latest single ‘Cost of Living Wild’ proves just that. Hailing from Lincoln, the genre-bending act continue to push the limits of songwriting, intertwining soulful melodies, trap beats, and an avant-garde spirit to craft a sound that feels both nostalgic and boldly unorthodox. While much of today’s music scene chases commercial polish, Oreaganomics lean into the beautifully strange; raw, imperfect, and undeniably human.
At its core, ‘Cost of Living Wild’ serves as a love letter to classic music styles and a stark reflection on the economic turmoil gripping the U.S., an urgent theme wrapped in an offbeat yet undeniably captivating soundscape. Ethereal yet unpredictable, the track mirrors the duality of life itself, beauty laced with chaos, hope intertwined with struggle. The recording process only amplifies this sentiment, as the entire track was pieced together using low-cost phone apps, a testament to creativity over excess and a subtle commentary on artistic survival in an era of financial uncertainty.
While Oreaganomics rarely perform live, this latest release makes a lasting impact. The singer, now balancing parenthood with music, delivers a vocal performance that feels almost fleeting yet deeply significant, as if capturing a moment that may not come again. In an industry obsessed with virality and sales, Oreaganomics remain refreshingly unconcerned with mainstream expectations, embracing the ethos that music should be about something, even if it doesn’t fit neatly into industry moulds.
‘Cost of Living Wild’ is strange, personal, and unapologetically experimental. In a time when everything feels manufactured for mass appeal, that’s exactly what makes it so compelling.
