The title track from Angus1’s upcoming debut EP, “Open For Business”, doesn’t settle into one lane. It feels slightly off-center from the start, like the pieces shouldn’t quite fit together, yet somehow they do. The snare has a cracked, blown-out edge. The bass is elastic but tense. It sounds chaotic at first, but there’s a logic underneath it that pulls you in.
Then his voice comes in, calm against the noise. That contrast is what makes the song click. You lean in to catch lines like, “Roughly half the time / Openly fantasise I’m somebody else.” It’s a simple admission, but it carries weight. Beneath the restless production, there’s a clear emotional thread about regret and self-doubt.
He’s described the track as a release for built-up frustration, the feeling of having missed the right moment in different parts of life. Relationships, music, work, friendships, even where he was living. That tension shows up in the structure. The first half feels unsettled, almost twitchy. Around thirty seconds in, a bass line pushes forward with a nervous energy, bending slightly under pressure. Gradually, the drums and distortion stop fighting each other and begin to lock into place.
There’s a recurring thought running through it: the wish to go back and redo things with the knowledge you have now. It’s a relatable impulse, even if it doesn’t lead anywhere useful. The song doesn’t offer a neat resolution. Instead, it lays those feelings out in the open.
“Open For Business” feels like a shift for Angus1. It’s sharper, more exposed, and willing to sit with discomfort. If this sets the tone for the EP, he’s stepping into something bold and self-aware.
