The May 29, 2025 release of Occupation Baby’s single “Satisfied” serves as an intense outcry amidst silence. The Peterborough-based solo artist wrote, performed and produced this track which focuses on their personal battle with sleepless nights and subsequent mental fog. The music immediately captures your attention with its intense rhythm and lyrics stripped bare of emotion. The track remains relentless while its quick tempo reflects the rapid thoughts of a person who cannot sleep. You feel like you’re inside a mind that can’t settle as it switches back and forth from intense activity to complete void.
The stark honesty combined with carefully constructed chaos makes “Satisfied” exceptional. Occupation Baby continued to experiment boldly despite recording at home. A randomized delay effect was applied to both the drums and vocals which resulted in a shifting rhythm that enhances the song with tension and depth. Simple yet direct vocals deliver more impact to the words. A subtle guitar counter melody flows beneath the music to deliver perfect tones of melancholy. The song displays an intentional design because every element including noise seems necessary to its composition. The artists The Weeknd, Artemis, and Nothing But Thieves provide inspiration that shows through without being directly replicated.
An artist who shows such hands-on vulnerability feels truly refreshing. Occupation Baby controls every aspect of the track including writing and instrumentation through to mixing. “Satisfied” achieves a tight sound cohesion through meticulous control which intensifies the emotional impact. This track speaks to anyone who has struggled with their personal thoughts. If you’re experiencing sleeplessness or feel exhausted by repetition, “Satisfied” communicates with you. This isn’t just music—it’s a release.
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