“Seasick” arrives as Bog Witch’s most recent single, released on April 22, 2025, via Mermade Records. Behind the project is Atlanta-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Wendy DuMond, who has built a reputation for blending folk, indie, and experimental sounds into engrossing stories.
Musically, Seasick unfolds over a minimalist “seascape” of ukulele and autoharp, punctuated by sparse synth washes and an unexpected washboard rhythm. The arrangement also features contributions from Nikos Giousef on musical saw and even real whale echolocation, lending the track an uncanny sense of place that feels both organic and otherworldly. DuMond’s production choices keep each element clear and unhurried, so that the sound remains open and atmospheric rather than dense.
Lyrically, the song takes on the voice of a sea witch mourning her polluted realm. Lines are woven into the misty instrumental bed like driftwood carried by a slow current. The narrative never strains for grandiosity; instead, it offers an invitation to reflect on humanity’s relationship with the natural world. The refrain doesn’t shout but instead “drifts like fog,” carrying urgency in its calm tones.
Seasick is not a call to arms but a quiet lament that lingers. Listening feels like standing on a shore at dusk, hearing a distant voice emerge from the waves. For anyone drawn to songs that balance subtlety with depth, this single rewards repeated listens, each time revealing new layers of sound and meaning. In its restrained composition and poetic vision, Bog Witch has crafted a track that resonates long after the final echo fades.
