Vancouver-based singer-songwriter cherry pick, has unveiled the music video for “aster” alongside the news of signing to Light Organ Records.
Blending moody textures with a palpable sense of angst, “aster” leans into a hazy shoegaze-tinged alt-rock sound.
Guitars wash over the track in a dreamy yet restless swirl, while the vocals carry an emotional weight that cuts through the distortion.
It’s a compelling introduction to this new chapter, hinting at a sound that’s both introspective and sonically expansive.
About the track by cherry pick:
“aster” highlights cherry’s multifaceted artistry, blending haunting intimate vocals with pitch-shifting guitars, driving drums and atmospheric bass, all performed entirely solo.
A mix of pop-forward brightness and off-kilter moments create a dynamic, emotionally resonant soundscape that balances accessibility with underlying tension.
At its core, “aster” explores a deeply personal and often unspoken experience: witnessing a close friend slowly abandon their ambitions.
“aster captures the quiet unraveling of someone drifting away from who they once said they’d become,” shares cherry pick.
“It’s rooted in that specific kind of grief—watching potential slowly fade, and not knowing how to reach them anymore.”
The accompanying music video, directed by Yang, is a vibrant, chaotic mix of camcorder and 4K footage layered with mixed-media visuals.
Filmed in a cluttered, colourful bedroom, it mirrors the song’s playful yet restless energy, combining intimate personal space with bold, visually rich imagery.
aster gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.
cherry pick – aster [Music Video]
