Earlier in 2025, Chicago’s Push Puppets issued their second album ‘Tethered Together’. Largely the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/producer Erich Specht, the record provides a listen that’s much richer than first impressions might suggest. Working from a solid rock pop base, the album takes in elements of old school college rock, strong orchestrations, and even a pinch of classic sounding prog via its guitar work. It’s very much the kind of album that sounds much better over time.

As part of the ongoing promotion, Push Puppets have shared a new video for ‘Probably’. The number offers something a little more easy listening than parts of the album. Listen a little more closely, though, and a number that at first seemed as if it might be rather ordinary springs into life with the help of Erich’s complex approach. Beneath the smoother elements, a bassline dances back and forth, fleshing out the sound whilst calling back to some of Andy Partridge’s quirkier moods, handclaps augmenting the rhythm tip the hat to Jellyfish, and a brilliantly orchestrated string section help a huge melody to soar. In terms of bringing in new listeners, it’s actually a great choice of digital single as it shows off the pleasingly layered sound favoured in the Push Puppets’ world, but also works around a classic, old school melody that’s really radio friendly. Simply put, this is brilliant pop for an adult ear, and if you like what you hear here, then ‘Tethered Together’ is definitely worth investigating.