Fight Fascism with Trash Music was a working title Tune-Yards were considering for their new album at one point. In the end, they opted for Better Dreaming, but their pro-democracy and anti-authoritarian stance is evident throughout the record. The music, however, is anything but trash.
Autocracy, hatred, persecution – the world in 2025 isn’t a happy place. It wouldn’t have been much of a challenge to make a dark, hopeless record that reflects these bleak times, but Tune-Yards never take the path of least resistance. On Better Dreaming, they focus on a brighter future instead, one where we can all thrive both as individuals and as a collective. In keeping with this agenda, the music is energising and joyful, while acknowledging the roadblocks up ahead.