Last month, Dehd’s Jason Balla announced Dust, his debut solo album as Accessory. The Chicago musician shared the exquisite lead single “Calcium,” which we enjoyed very much. Now he’s back with “Safeword.” “With ‘Safeword’ I wanted you to feel the pull of gravity,” Balla explains., first reported by Stereogum.
Brooklyn Vegan added that listen to new songs by Shabaka, The Womack Sisters, cheekface, Modern Woman, Accessory, Mizery, Buzzy Lee, deary, and more.
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Accessory, the solo project of Dehd’s Jason Balla, drops another intriguing track with “Safeword.” Fans of the L.A.-based alternative scene might find a familiar resonance in Balla’s introspective songwriting, reminiscent of local favorites like cheekface.
Last updated February 26, 2026.
