Originally released as a demo in 2010, Casey Wickstrom always felt like there was something missing in the track but couldn’t figure out exactly what it was. When he met Taylor Rae a decade later, he felt he was finally able to bring new life to the song.
Wickstrom says this about the original creation of “Post”:
“At the time, I was twenty-two years old and oblivious to the ins and outs of recording studios. I lacked any knowledge of mixing or production that may have given the song a warmer and more professional sound. As a result, the insufficient quality of the song always left me wanting more. I felt it didn’t do the song justice. The fact that so many people love Post in its current version really speaks to the strength of the song—but the truth is, they’re not hearing “Post” as it was meant to be heard. And that’s always been in the back of my mind.”
“Post” is a beautifully composed track. Listening to the lyrics themselves, you can envision the love story Wickstrom and Rae bring to life through the warmth of each note they sing as the world crumbles around them during a nuclear holocaust. This contrast between the lighthearted instrumental and dark lyricism allows you to fully take in the emotional depth of this track.
Through the theme of hopelessness within “Post”, this track has brought new life to the singers. With the arts crumbling under the impact of the pandemic, Rae, Wickstrom, and many other musicians have had their livelihoods threatened. Because of the love and support of their listeners, they were able to fully fund this single through Kickstarter and release it to the world.
Listen to the full song on your preferred streaming platform.
Cover image by Katey Schoenberger
