Indie band Good Strangers have today released their debut EP, Adult Teenage Novels. Through their music, Good Strangers explore themes of love, loss, sexuality and the tumultuous transition to adulthood.
Lead single “War In My Head”, for instance, candidly delves into the struggle to balance the demands of everyday life while battling a mental health issue. Through tracks “Private Hell”, “Egyptian Summer”, “Reno” and “The Garden”, listeners are taken on a visceral journey through the broader, complex tapestry of human emotion.
The six tracks – produced by Alex Borwick (Sam Fender, Lankum) – weave together shimmering guitars and ethereal vocals and stand as a testament to Good Strangers’ ability to harness personal turmoil and transform it into a cathartic sonic experience.
The overall concept of Adult Teenage Novels was inspired by the main writer Conor Quinnʼs personal struggles with his mental health following the end of a significant relationship. Quinn says: ‘ʼThe songs on the EP are mostly about a break up. I know itʼs an overdone cliche, but I wanted to write about the end of a relationship from a personal perspective and document that experience in real time as it was happening to me through writing.”
Adult Teenage Novels was meticulously crafted in Black Mountain and Grouse Lodge Recording Studios Ireland, ensuring a rich and immersive auditory experience for fans of indie rock.
For more on Good Strangers, visit their Instagram page.
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