Alt-rock duo Pseudopomp has returned with their sophomore single, ‘Only Just’, and it's as unsettling and captivating as their debut track, ‘23’. Comprised of Greek musician Iosif and British-Bulgarian artist Katerina, the duo continues to carve out a space in the indie scene with their signature blend of spooky alt-rock and unconventional songwriting.
Formed out of late-night jam sessions in London, Pseudopomp's music feels like a late-night confessional—raw, brooding, and filled with tension. This sense of spontaneity and emotional weight carries into ‘Only Just’, a dark anti-love song that wrestles with the frustration and messiness of falling in love. The track is driven by haunting guitar riffs that simmer beneath Katerina’s evocative vocals, painting a picture of emotional confusion. There’s an eerie beauty in the way the unsettling melodies mirror the narrator's helplessness.
As ‘Only Just’ builds toward its climactic moment, we’re hit with an epiphany at the 2:28 mark. The faint yet poignant piano notes emerge, signaling the moment of realization: heartbreak is inevitable, and it’s already begun. It’s a masterstroke in minimalism, with the piano’s soft intrusion adding layers of vulnerability to an already emotionally charged track.
The song’s production, handled by Ben 'Faz' Farestvedt, gives the song an atmospheric, slightly claustrophobic feel, complementing the duo's off-kilter rhythms and raw energy. Though the track maintains a relatively tight runtime, the emotional journey feels expansive, each listen revealing new textures and layers to the narrative.
What makes Pseudopomp stand out in London’s vibrant music scene isn’t just their blend of dark alt-rock; it’s the authenticity and unhinged energy they bring to their work. ‘Only Just’ feels intimate and raw, and you can tell it was born out of those late-night jam sessions where boundaries didn’t exist. As they continue to develop their full-band sound for live shows, there’s no doubt that Pseudopomp’s atmospheric, emotionally charged music is going to make waves.
With ‘Only Just’, Pseudopomp has proven that they aren’t just a flash in the pan. They’re a duo with something to say, and they say it with the kind of raw emotion that can only come from lived experience. Keep an eye on this band—they’re just getting started.