Wisconsin rock trio Archers are building momentum with the release of their latest single, “Say So,” now accompanied by a new visualizer.
Recently signed to Fearless Records, the band — Nathanael Pulley (vocals), Ben Koehler (guitar), and Grayson Mesarosh (drums) — continue to sharpen their sound following a winter tour supporting Nothing More and Catch Your Breath.
“Say So” was co-written and co-produced by Erik Ron and Jon Eberhard, known for their work with Bad Omens, From Ashes to New, Motionless in White, I Prevail, Hollywood Undead, and Sleeping with Sirens. The track highlights Archers’ command of contrast, moving from moody, restrained verses into explosive choruses and a crushing breakdown.
“‘Say So’ is a song about the frustration of knowing a relationship is coming to an end,” the band shares. “It’s about wanting to rip the band-aid off instead of waiting for the inevitable.”
Archers head overseas this month, kicking off a European tour on April 14. The band is also set for a busy festival season with appearances at Welcome to Rockville in May, Inkcarceration in July, and Louder Than Life in September.
Track Insight: “Say So”
“Say So” leans into tension right from the opening lines, capturing that moment when a relationship is clearly coming undone but no one is willing to say it out loud.
Lines like “There’s something bitter in the way you say my name” and “If we’re dying slow, don’t wanna be last to know” land with a quiet weight. The writing stays direct, which makes the emotion hit harder.
The chorus drives it home. “If you’re leaving then say so” feels both like a demand and a release, balancing frustration with exhaustion. The imagery of being in a “chokehold” and asking not to be “tortured” reinforces that emotional pressure without overreaching.
There’s a strong sense of acceptance running through it as well. “I’ll take the blame if it gets us closer to closure” shows someone ready to face the end, just wanting honesty instead of delay.
It mirrors the song’s dynamic shifts, restrained in the verses and fully open in the chorus, making the emotional payoff feel natural and earned.
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