LISTEN: Happy. Rises Above The “Background Noise” In Latest Single
LISTEN: Happy. Rises Above The “Background Noise” In Latest Single
The band is gearing up for their new album, Imposter Syndrome, out later this month
Words by: Amanda Marano
Happy. recently released their new single, “Background Noise”. As the fourth single off their upcoming album, the track touches on unconditional love for family and friends through all of life’s ups and downs. Full of angst and emotion, the song stays true to their emo/pop-rock style. Vocalist/guitarist Tate Logan speaks on the track, sharing, “Especially in a year like this one, it’s important to uplift our loved ones. We may not always have the answers, or know all the right things to say, but we should always listen and support those who would do the same for us.”
“Background Noise” follows previously released singles, “Liarliar“, “A Cure for Wellness“, and “Sick is the New Sane”, from the band’s new album, Imposter Syndrome, due out on October 30 via Rude Records. The album was produced by Marc McClusky (Weezer, Motion City Soundtrack, The Front Bottoms). The album tells a more personal narrative with the band’s experience with Imposter Syndrome and its effects. “Each song on our new record is a reflection of our experience with it as musicians over the last few years,” explains Logan. “This includes some of the greatest moments of our entire lives, while others reflect struggle and extreme lows. From the lows of depression, anxiety, and addiction, to the highs of traveling, making friends and living the dream, this record is our everlasting chase for ‘success.’”
Happy. began playing together in Columbia, SC back in 2016. Their style combines elements of pop-punk, rock, and emotive music for melodic and catchy tracks. They have a sound that’s both fresh and nostalgic at the same time. After putting out their 4-song EP, The Endless Bummer, which was later released on tapes through Ohio’s Real Life Cassette Girls Records, they went to work further exploring their sound to evolve their style. Their goal was to create music that radiated positivity, personal growth, and self-defined happiness. They debuted their first full-length album, Cult Classic, in 2018. Cinematic in its sound and vulnerable in its lyrics, the album, produced by Cartel’s, Will Pugh, was an instant hit.
