Notes From Under Ground Releases New Single 'Names In Blue' Critiquing Music Industry Nepotism

The new single from Lachlan Caskey's solo project transforms inherited visibility, cultural capital, and online discovery into a sophisticated, yacht rock-inspired composition.

July 14, 2026 — Notes From Under Ground, the solo project of Australian-Japanese musician Lachlan Caskey, known as the guitarist of Last Dinosaurs, releases 'Names In Blue' via Eryngii. The track uses a refined, yacht rock-inspired arrangement to satirically depict how visibility is quietly passed down within the music industry. The title refers to blue hyperlinks on Wikipedia, suggesting that a brief exploration of public records reveals the family names, industry connections, and cultural advantages behind seemingly organic success.

'Names In Blue'

Listen here: https://eryngii.art/namesinbluepr

Official video here: https://youtu.be/ocinigkO3so

Written, composed, produced, arranged, and performed entirely by Caskey, 'Names In Blue' maintains Notes From Under Ground's signature blend of irony and literary songwriting while showcasing a more theatrical, piano-forward side. The single features Miles Morris of Bad Suns on drums and Michael Seyer on additional piano. Mixing and mastering were handled by Jake Miller, known for his work with ROSALÍA, Yves Tumor, and Eyedress. Rather than preaching its theme, the song delivers critique through bright melodies, sophisticated arrangements, and the musical ease inspired by yacht rock, bringing the elegance of classic pop into a contemporary context.

'[Names in Blue] is a song that satirizes the unbearable nature of nepotism in the music industry,' says Caskey. 'It comes from my own experiences living in Los Angeles, reflecting the realities I've seen and lived through. Names in blue specifically refer to a parent's name actually appearing as a hyperlink on Wikipedia or similar sites—meaning that parent already holds significant wealth and influence.'

The accompanying video expands on the song's central idea through a visual framework inspired by Wikipedia, transforming critiques of class and the music industry into something playful, slightly paranoid, and instantly recognizable. As the visuals shift between references, definitions, lyrics, and digital fragments, the sensation of online discovery itself is mirrored—curiosity turns to discovery, discovery to fatigue, and every link seems to confirm the quiet reproduction of power. In this sense, 'Names In Blue' is not just a song about nepotism, but also about the unsettling, absurd feeling of realizing that this structure was visible all along, right in front of us.

Notes From Under Ground is the solo project of Lachlan Caskey, guitarist of Last Dinosaurs. The project's name derives from Dostoevsky's novel 'Notes from the Underground,' combining introspective, literary songwriting, restless rhythms, refined arrangements, and dry existential humor. Caskey's work draws from classic pop, twisted soft rock, and contemporary indie songwriting, using polished melodic development and groove-oriented arrangements to confront the absurdities of class, culture, and the modern music industry.