Dominic Fike & Kevin Abstract — Geezer: A Small-Town Reverie

When Dominic Fike and Kevin Abstract reunited for Geezer, the result was more than just another collab—it was a moment of introspective nostalgia carried on mellow guitar strums and wry, conversational lyrics. A crisp breeze of indie-pop-rock with slacker charm, the song unfolds like a road-trip memory, both easy and heavy with resonance.

The pair had previously teamed up on 2019’s Peach, a laid-back jangle-pop pairing that felt like coffee-shop rap—a mood that Geezer seems to revisit, but with more depth and poignancy. This time, Dominic and Kevin weave their voices into a story about hometown inertia, generational stagnation, and the simmering tension between roots and risks.

Musically, Geezer is sun-kissed. Acoustic guitar plucks mimic early-2000s Jack Johnson-style warmth, while a loose rhythm section carries a breezy alt-rock feeling . It’s a track you’d expect to hear on a beach drive—something that slips easily into playlists without overselling itself. But lyrically, it digs a little deeper.

The verses introduce us to Janine and her father, both caught in small-town loops. Lines like “She still makin' coffee at the age of thirty-seven” hit like quiet punches, touching on dreams deferred and lives half-lived. Dominic and Kevin take turns telling the tale, with Kevin’s reminder—“you way more special than what that neighborhood is givin’”—serving as both comfort and challenge. It’s a wake-up call cloaked in amiable guitar pop.

The music video leans into that nostalgia. Shot from within a parked car, the camera captures both artists delivering verses over their shoulders, surrounded by pastel suburbia. It’s casual—like two friends revisiting a hometown hangout—but that superficial calm hides emotional tension. This low-key visual suits the song’s lyrical mood: approachable yet thoughtful, relaxed but weighty.

As the lead single from Kevin Abstract’s Blush—an anticipated album dropping June 27—Geezer offers a clear signal: Kevin is embracing collaboration again, stepping back into the producer’s chair while showcasing voices from across the genre spectrum. Blush already lists heavy-hitters like JPEGMAFIA, Danny Brown, and rising Houston artists alongside Dominic Fike.

Fan reaction to Geezer has been largely positive, with Consequence of Sound noting it’s “tailor-made for both artists’ rowdy summer festival sets” and a surprising shift toward a more vibrant headspace after Blanket’s grunge-influenced mood. Online discussion, especially on lyric-analysis threads, highlights the generational themes—noting the song’s plea to break out of inherited patterns and not “get old before your time”.

If you’ve followed Dominic since Sunburn or Kevin since Brockhampton, Geezer feels like both a gentle return and evolution. There’s comfort in familiar tones, but also conviction in the message. It’s not a party track—it’s a check-in. A musical nudge: "Don’t settle. Don’t become the ‘geezers’ we grew up watching."

Verdict: Geezer is 7.5/10—a warm, thoughtful reconnection that lands between trance-like alt-rock and character-driven storytelling. It doesn't electrify, but it lingers, like a long look back before you drive forward.

Listen now: Watch the video, stream the track. Let us know if Geezer hit that emotional chord for you—or if the nostalgia felt too sweet. Up next: All I Want Is You by The Kid Laroi.