: The song balances "eerie" synth elements with a sturdy melodic ground, a hallmark of the Inner World Peace album which Kline describes as a search for balance amid a "crumbling" world.
The official video for by Frankie Cosmos is a disorienting, spooky exploration of self-reflection and the fear of stagnant adulthood. Released as the lead single for the 2022 album Inner World Peace , the track and its visual counterpart mark a slightly darker, more psychedelic turn for Greta Kline’s typically whimsical "anti-folk" style. Visual & Conceptual Review frankie_cosmos_aftershook_official_video
: Directed by Lauren Kelly, the video leans into a "spooky vibe" that complements the song’s lyrics about being "jaded" while trying to maintain awareness. The imagery is often described as "hairy" and "disorienting," moving away from the bright bedroom-pop aesthetics of earlier eras. : The song balances "eerie" synth elements with
: Co-produced at Figure 8 Recording in Brooklyn, the track features a tighter, more polished indie-rock sound than Kline’s early Bandcamp releases. Visual & Conceptual Review : Directed by Lauren
You can watch the full Official Video on Sub Pop’s YouTube channel or listen to the track and read the lyrics on Frankie Cosmos' Bandcamp . Frankie Cosmos - Aftershook (Official Video)
: Kline’s signature economy of language is on full display. Lines like "Geometry came in handy / but it was just for me" showcase her ability to turn mundane observations into profound moments of isolation.