Incubus Frontman Brandon Boyd Shares New Solo Track, “Pocket Knife”

On which album you believe Incubus jumped the shark is most likely correlated with when you first got into the band. Did they go too poppy after the hard-hitting funk metal of S.C.I.E.N.C.E.? Or did Make Yourself strike the perfect balance? Perhaps you’re a Morning View person? Or maybe Light Grenades did it for you? Lol just kidding no one likes that record. But chances are, as with most bands, you view the first (or maybe second) album you got into as their best.

None of that has anything to do with frontman Brandon Boyd’s new song “Pocket Knife,” which sounds nothing like Incubus save for his voice, but what is the internet for if not arguing? The singer’s first single is way more Morrissey than Metallica, a chill pop ditty dominated by pervasive synths over an electronic lounge backbeat. It’s a decent song, totally fine, although I can’t say I’m anxious to listen again after already having done so twice for this article. But, ya know, I like Boyd, he’s a fantastic vocalist, so I’m curious what else is in store.

Brandon’s album Echoes And Cocoons, produced by John Congleton (Phoebe Bridgers, St. Vincent), is expected out some time in February.