Lamplight – Year 2083 (feat. hemlock)

Ian Hatcher-Williams wrote “Year 2083” on January 16th and recorded it just over two weeks later, on February 1st. That quick turnaround fits the song’s urgency. Built around guitar, violin, and drums, Lamplight’s latest single carries the weight of a moment that demands action rather than polish.

The lyrics move between personal and political without forcing the connection. Lines like “new regime by then maybe / murmuration waves still gently” sit next to “gotta call my mom” and “never leave without saying you love me”. It reads like someone processing big fears through small, everyday moments. The title points 57 years into the future, but the song lives firmly in right now.

All proceeds go to Minneapolis mutual aid resources, with 100% matched and split among various Minneapolis organizations supporting families and individuals in crisis. Lamplight links directly to a resource hub at bit.ly/mpls-mutual-aid covering everything from rent assistance to legal fees to emergency family support.