We live in a time where capitalism has rapidly accelerated not only progress, innovation, and wealth, but also division more than anything else. Teddy Clarke’s latest single, “Poor Man’s Son,” tackles the pressing issue of the class divide with a poignant and thought-provoking commentary. Written in collaboration with Analog & Digital, this song almost deconstructs and breaks down the myth of meritocracy. It really picks apart the struggles of being born into a family where a silver spoon doesn’t exist to, giving you the perspective of someone who’s realised things aren’t going to be a cakewalk.
Through the story of a young boy who comes to realize the odds stacked against him, “Poor Man’s Son” decries privilege and its consequences. The stirring indie pop rock soundscape has that energy to break through this angst while also not feeling too dark to enjoy. It’s an incredibly thrilling ride from back to front, both topically and sonically.