Get Me Here sees the band pivot slightly from their previous post-punk
offerings towards a more folktronic sound, reflective of influences such as Bon
Iver, Beck and Sufjan Stevens.
Noticeably sans drums, it marks a sharp change from their early work, but
leaves space for producer, Glen Brady’s raw vocal and colorful use of
synthesizers. Ely Siegel’s live bass is seamless, providing subtle melodic and
rhythmic depth that effortlessly glues together the acoustic guitar, sound fx
and ambient quality of the track.
Delivering their signature combination of a classic emo soundscape and
tongue-in-cheek lyrics, the band retain the raw punky attitude that led the
The Irish Times to write of their debut album: “The Beastie Boys and Butthole
Surfers are key touchstones, and their sensibilities and playful irreverence are
infused into the DNA of Def Nettle, which combines a particular type of Irish
punk, funk, experimentalism and electro.
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Touching on themes of tenderness and the role of masculinity in the modern
world, the song revolves around the evolution of long term relationships and
self reflection, but resolves itself in a cathartic and positive tone.