Indie-rock breakout Meg Elsier has officially entered her New York era with the release of her new single, “meaning of life,” out now via Bright Antenna Records. Pairing hazy shoegaze guitars with her trademark “delicate-meets-gritty” vocals, the track serves as a raw, nihilistic exploration of finding comfort in the void.
“Giving Depression Company”
Written during a period of self-described “self-sabotage and procrastination,” the single finds elsier at her most introspectively sharp.
- The Concept: Meg describes the track as an anthem for being “fucking tired,” exploring the absurdity of having massive existential thoughts during mundane moments—like contemplating death while searching for a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon.
- The Visuals: The accompanying music video, directed by Jacq Justice, features cinematic snapshots of NYC, mirroring the song’s weightless detachment and elsier’s new home in the city.
A Whirlwind Ascent
The release of “meaning of life” follows a massive 2025 and early 2026 that saw Meg Elsier transition from a Nashville “artist to watch” to a national indie fixture:
- The Labels: Recently signed with Bright Antenna Records, home to her 2024 debut LP spittake and its subsequent 2025 deluxe expansion.
- On the Road: Toured across the U.S. with Blondshell and Liz Cooper, and recently made waves at SXSW and Boise’s Treefort Music Fest.
- The Move: Now based in Brooklyn, elsier’s sound has evolved to incorporate the “dreamy haze” of the NYC indie scene while maintaining the sharp wit that first earned her praise from DIY Magazine, CLASH, and DORK.
More Than Music: The Visual World
Meg’s intentionality extends beyond the recording booth; she is a self-taught stylist who oversees the majority of her own visual storytelling. From the immersive fashion of her live shows to her DIY-aligned music videos, she balances an ethereal aesthetic with a grounded, often self-deprecating edge.
“It’s about the freedom and relief in realizing that maybe it’s not about everything being meaningless, but about how hard it is to find meaning when there’s no reason to it.” — Meg Elsier