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    Sasami finds catharsis in nu-metal on her new album 'Squeeze'

    In her new album, 'Squeeze,' Sasami invites listeners to process their rage and disillusionment as a way to bring them closer to healing.
    by Sarah McCammon Feb 27, 2022 4 minutes
    On February 25, Sasami released her new album, 'Squeeze,' which is a call for catharsis and healing for those who are disillusioned.

    Filled with fantasy, rage, horror, tenderness, the latest album from singer-songwriter Sasami, Squeeze, is unapologetic.

    The album, which focuses on catharsis, is an open invitation to femmes, people of color, queer folks and anyone else to revel in pent-up frustration and disillusionment.

    Sasami spoke to NPR's Sarah McCammon about her new album, Squeeze, released last Friday.

    This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

    Sarah McCammon, Weekend Edition: Some of your newer work is described as nu-metal. How does that differ from heavy metal?

    Nu-metal is a genre that came out more in the early aughts and is a bit more of a blend of pop and metal, and at least the inspo

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