Rock/Review Tom Minor - Future Is an F Word

Hailing from London N1, singer-songwriter Tom Minor feels inspired by indie rock, new wave and punk, power pop, psychedelic and garage rock, soul, and R&B, etc. After several years of all kinds of uncredited hack writing for others in various parts of the globe Tom (né Miner) now focuses on his own brand of existential indie, gathering high praise all across the blogosphere for his debut album Eleven Easy Pieces on Anger & Disappointment.

"Future Is an F Word" is a single by London-based indie singer Tom Minor that easily moves between personal anguish and universal misery. It's a stinging and thought-provoking song. It sounds like a well-produced indie song about a failing romance, complete with appealing hooks and depressing melodies. Upon closer inspection, however, it becomes difficult to overlook the existential dread that permeates each line.

The song, which was released following 2024—the hottest year on record—features lyrics by Minor that blend harsh truth with sarcastic comedy. Is he lamenting a lost love, or is this a witty allegory for how indifferent people are to the climate crisis? The ambiguity, an emotional double entendre that makes listeners wonder what exactly is collapsing, is part of the track's greatness.

The production is crisp and enlivening, with a driving rhythm section and jangly guitar riffs that keep the mood upbeat despite the lyrics' unsettling undertone. The desirability and profundity of the song are increased by Minor's vocals, which express a combination of resignation and frustration.

The humour indie anthem "Future Is an F Word" makes you tap your foot and think about the end of the world. It's both enjoyable and unnerving. Whether it's a song about just a a breakup or a tribute to the climate disaster, Tom Minor has created a song that remains with you long after the last note.