Sitting on Saturn’s “Ticket To New York”

WRITTEN BY A.A.V.

I’ve never dealt with a break up, let alone be in a relationship. So when friends need a shoulder to cry on or someone to constantly agree that “even a pile of rocks” has more common sense than their ex, I’m sitting there awkwardly as the best I can do is be there. Thus, when I was tasked to comb through our catalog of talented artists, I was stocked to find a band whose song let me fit things in my friends’ perspective.

Let me introduce you to Southern California’s own Sitting on Saturn, formerly known as Sitting on Stacy. The trio consists of lead vocals and guitarist Hoyt Yeatman, bass and backup vocals Kyle Hart, and drummer Trevor Smith. The band gained attention when Joe Jonas brought them along to join the Jonas Brothers Tour back in 2021 as well as joining the legendary group 311 on their tour. With all the momentum driving the trio to greater heights, their newest single “Ticket To New York” proves them to be frontrunners for this year’s addictive song.

Sitting on Saturn’s style is described as indie and punk rock and it shows in “Ticket To New York.” Lead singer Hoyt states, “This song is about that bittersweet moment when you know it’s over, but a part of you still holds on. It’s about love, loss, and watching someone move on right in front of you.” I pray to never encounter such a heartbreak because I am not above forgiveness and watching someone I love move on without me but pushing aside my petty feelings, after sitting with “Ticket To New York”, I’d like to say I’d walk out the other side mature. 

The lyrics are from a pain-stricken narrator watching their ex move on and continue their life and ponder on “ifs.” Keeping the lyrics simple but with the right amount of raw experience is the perfect formula to get their message across. Hoyt’s vocals perfectly capture the narrator’s doubt and hopefulness with each note and the guitar riff during the chorus and in between verses has to be my favorite moments. You can never go wrong with a guitar riff between chorus and bridge. 

Perhaps in the future I’ll understand more of the romantic hardships my friends and those around me experience, again, I am probably not meant for heartbreak, but Sitting on Saturn’s “Ticket To New York” has lent me the preparation for the unforeseeable. What I do see is Sitting on Saturn becoming one of my favorites and it will be a heartbreak if you don’t start streaming their music.