a review: "Thoughts on the Ceiling" By: Nautics

an article written by on of our own editors, Maia

Nautics is a band located in New York City. It is a four person band with Levitt (drums), Van (bass), Kenzo (vocals and guitar) and Amir (keys). The band was started in 2016. According to an interview they did with “strwbryjeanzine” (on insta), Amir, Levitt, and Van met each other at a music program and had a band. Then Van met Kenzo and they started their own thing and in 2016 the full band got together. The genre of this band’s music can go in all different ways, although I would say it is mostly pop-rock. They tend to try and perform in all 5 boroughs. Currently they are working on some new songs but a classic is “Thoughts on the Ceiling”.

“Thoughts on the Ceiling” came out May 21, 2020. One of the best bands that I’ve listened to this year. I asked the band members what the lyrics meant to them and Kenzo said: “I think that lyric is supposed to represent the moment in an argument when one person is distracted, looking up at the ceiling, and you are trying to get their attention. It’s a literal moment that I wanted to expand on”. Although they mainly agreed that the song’s lyrics are up to the listener’s interpretation. I personally believe that the lyrics are about being frustrated about something and looking up at the ceiling while letting your thoughts come over you. It's definitely more than the “head bop” level of a dance song. The chorus is fun and different while the verses are catchy. All the proceeds from “Thoughts on the Ceiling” are going to the Food Bank For New York City. You can stream their music on all music streaming platforms!