North Jersey’s Please Be Careful, the experimental rock outfit formed by Neil Sabatino (Fairmont, Mint 400 Records CEO) and Christian Kisala (Fairmont, The Bitter Chills, Particle Zoo), are premiering the video for their new single “Sharp Objects.” The track is the band’s most jagged and adventurous statement yet, blending punk urgency, metal aggression, and prog rock complexity into a chaotic yet carefully constructed whole.
Please Be Careful emerged during the pandemic when Sabatino and Kisala, longtime collaborators in Fairmont, sought a new creative outlet that emphasized collaboration and improvisation. Originally an instrumental trio, the lineup solidified into a quartet with the addition of drummer Anthony Freda (Million Year Picnic, The Nighly Noodle, Cat London, etc.) and multi-instrumentalist James DeRose. Together, the group has developed a sound that stretches far beyond their indie rock roots, pulling from punk, jazz, experimental music, and even modern pop influences.
“Sharp Objects” showcases this eclecticism. The song begins with sharp-edged riffs and a driving rhythm before spiraling into a sparse, off-kilter bridge that feels on the verge of collapse. Just as it threatens to fall apart, the band snaps back into sync, landing on a locked-in, syncopated reprise of the main theme. The tension-and-release structure makes for an exhilarating listen, pulling the listener through unexpected turns that nod to Nine Inch Nails’ industrial bite, Rush’s technical precision, and the chaos of John Zorn’s Naked City.
The accompanying video amplifies that energy, mirroring the song’s sense of volatility and release. Like the band itself, the visual feels both carefully orchestrated and just on the edge of unraveling.
Please Be Careful’s collaborative spirit is at the heart of their sound. Each member brings a distinct set of influences—spanning everything from punk and alternative to experimental jazz and groove-based electronica—resulting in music that thrives on unpredictability. On stage, the band leans even further into reinvention, treating live performance as a chance to reshape their recorded material into something new.
With “Sharp Objects,” Please Be Careful delivers a first glimpse into the restless creativity driving their debut album. It’s a warning and an invitation all at once: handle with care, but don’t look away. Look for their debut album in late November, ‘Hot Surface’.