Bay Area indie pop/rock artist Y8S takes a shadowy dive into the complexities of a tumultuous relationship in his new single “Good Vibez”. Inspired by the iconic lyrics of The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations,” Y8S reinterprets the concept with a darker, more intense narrative and sound.

Y8S describes “Good Vibez” as placing listeners squarely “in the driver’s seat to a tumultuous relationship”. The song fearlessly explores themes of manipulation and the spiral of unvoiced anxieties, peeling back the layers of a destructive relationship dynamic. Simultaneously, the lyrical theme in the chorus “I’m putting out good vibrations” reflects the suppressed emotion and false happiness society pressures us into portraying. 

In a departure from his signature bedroom pop sound, Y8S delivers a powerful and unexpected sonic shift. The chorus explodes with a heavier intensity, featuring layers of distorted guitars and live, hard-hitting drums. This sonic choice aims to keep listeners feeling on the “edge of destruction,” mirroring the volatile nature of the relationship depicted in the lyrics. 

Good Vibes, released July 3rd, 2025 on Wilson Street Records