Madison, Wisconsin Heavy Rock outfit Flying Fuzz have officially released their hard-hitting new single, “Artificial Age.” Clocking in at three minutes and fourteen seconds, the standalone track delivers an uncompromising sonic critique of artificial intelligence, corporate tech monopolies, and ecological depletion, fusing Stoner Rock riffs, Garage Punk urgency, and raw basement Rock power.
Stream “Artificial Age” via the Spotify player below:
At its core, “Artificial Age” addresses the environmental and human costs of corporate tech dominance. The lyrics directly link rapid technological extraction to resource exhaustion and ecological decay:
“Water’s gone, land is dry
Poisoned wells, people die
It takes away all that we hold dear
The end of creation is drawing near“
Rather than abstract commentary, Flying Fuzz frame algorithmic automation and generative tech as an existential threat to authentic artistic creation and natural balance. The song’s central hook calls for explicit resistance against digital surveillance and synthetic culture:
“Soulless image insults my eyes
Circuits shorting, it cheats and lies
You must betray your binary lord
It costs much more than we can afford“
Accompanying the single’s release, the group issued a direct manifesto regarding their artistic philosophy:
“FUCK AI AND TECH BILLIONAIRE CEOS. REAL ROCK AND ROLL FOREVER!“
Recorded in Wisconsin, “Artificial Age” was produced by Jeff Peterson at Lunar Lava Audio in Fort Atkinson, WI. The production emphasizes the band’s unvarnished performance style, anchored by dual-guitar drive and a Heavy rhythm section.
Lineup:
Benson Wood / Guitar & Vocals
Albert Motzel III / Bass
Dan McDonald / Guitar
Noah Tresner / Drums
Purchase “Artificial Age” on Bandcamp: https://flyingfuzz.bandcamp.com/album/artificial-age
The single marks the latest addition to Flying Fuzz’s extensive independent catalog, which features 30 releases on Bandcamp—including full-length records like “Flying Fuzz II” (LP) and EPs such as “All Hallows’ EP” and “Redeemer” (EP).
— About Flying Fuzz —
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Flying Fuzz are an independent heavy rock collective whose sound spans Stoner Rock, Garage Rock, Heavy Metal, and Punk grit. Operating with a strict DIY ethos, the group delivers high-octane, unvarnished Rock and roll focused on organic musicianship and raw social critique.