INTRODUCING

POEMS
'PLACEBO'

"San Diego’s Poems are back with a new single called “Placebo”, and it hits different." 

San Diego’s Poems are back with a stunning new single - “Placebo”, and it hits different. It’s a track that talks about something a lot of people deal with, but not many say out loud—what it’s like to rely on prescription meds, and how that can mess with your sense of self.

The lyrics touch on trying to find clarity through therapy, but also the side effects of the meds that are supposed to help. It’s about trying to figure out who you are, while the very thing meant to “fix” you makes things feel fuzzy. There’s not just one big, dramatic moment in the track—it’s more of an epic, emotional release.

Sonically, it’s moody, low-key indie rock. Nothing is overdone. It’s got this late-night vibe—guitars simmering, vocals sitting right in that emotional pocket. Just honest, raw feeling, and it is that raw, honest emotion adds depth to the track and really connects on a very human level.

Production-wise, the team behind the song adds a ton of polish without taking away the heart. John Catlin (Inhaler) handled the mix. Billy Foster, who’s worked with Wet Leg and Fontaines D.C., added to the production. Mastering came from John Greenham (Billie Eilish). Big names, but the track still feels intimate.

“Placebo” is a song that sits with you. It’s not trying to be catchy (although it is infectiously catchy) —it’s trying to be real. And that’s what makes it stand out.

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