About You announces debut LP with heart-wrenching track "Sunny" out now
LOS ANGELES INDIE ART ROCK BAND
ABOUT YOU
ANNOUNCES DEBUT RECORD THE LIGHTHOUSE, THE STORM OUT FEBRUARY 6
PRODUCED BY JEFF SAENZ & FINDS A REASON TO LIVE
WITH GLOWING, HEART-WRENCHING "SUNNY" OUT NOW–LISTEN
ABOUT YOU, LIVE IN DALLAS, TX THIS MONTH & NEXT MONTH–MORE INFORMATION
Today, Los Angeles via Dallas, TX indie art rock five-piece About You announces debut album The Lighthouse, The Storm due out February 6. The fresh, optimistic track "Sunny," out now, is a warm reminder that the sun will always rise again as the search for hope is continuous and worthwhile. About You will perform live in Dallas this month and next month–see more information here.
The Lighthouse, The Storm, produced by Jeff Saenz, was born from demos dating back to 2019. About half way through recording at Saenz's Dallas studio Modern Electric in 2021, Saenz's suffered a near-fatal accident that led to the amputation of both his hands. Between FaceTime calls and surgeries, the pair continued to create with deep gratitude and a newfound love for each other and life.
On the album, bandleader Max Poscente shares, "In a way, there’s the music we recorded before and after the accident — and to me, they each have their own distinct feeling. While some songs were adaptations of stories people sent in (which is part of why we’re called About You), every song also dealt with deeply personal material. Packed with vulnerability and longing, this album became a recovery vessel for both Jeff and me. Over the next five years, we poured our hearts and souls into it."
The album boasts an accomplished list of musicians including Ian Chang (drums - Son Lux and Moses Sumney), Scott Lee (bass - Texas Gentlemen, Ryan Bingham), Jason Burt (keys, drums programming - Leon Bridges, producer extraordinaire), McKenzie Smith (drums - St. Vincent, Midlake), Scott Tixier (string composer - Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Adele, Hans Zimmer, Beyoncé, Jon Batiste), and Bradley Barteau (Snooper).
Written when Poscente was just 21 and living in Boston, “Sunny” was born out of long winters and suicidal ideation. “I was trying to find the sun when I couldn’t feel it,” Poscente says. “The song became my reason to live — a reminder that light always exists somewhere, even if you have to look harder to find it. 'Sunny' is an allegory for wanting to live. It’s not about pretending things are okay — it’s about holding onto the hope that they can be.”
Blending raw intimacy, the textural pulse of trip hop, and flashes of hyperpop emotion, “Sunny” exists in its own sonic world. Glitchy drum textures and swelling synths cradle Poscente’s voice as it reaches for warmth beyond despair.
In September, About You shared a video for "What if I Could" that was made with mainstay Wes Anderson collaborators (Gerald Sullivan - Director, Robert Yeoman - Director of Photography, Caris Yeoman - Production Assistant). Made in just two days, the result speaks for itself. The video has rapidly surpassed a half million views.
Ones to Watch writes on the "cinematic" "God Don't Let Me Lose My Mind," "Vulnerability is at the forefront of this track and this raw nature is conveyed through its intense production and sequencing." New Noise Magazine calls the band "homespun, [with] unique style," adding "Farewell to Ghosts"
"[Blends] alt-rock with psychedelic elements and an unbridled energy, the song finds the emotion of someone else’s story and gets it across beautifully."
About You has had a breakout year, boasting 615k+ streams in six weeks, 2.4M+ total catalog streams, multiple U.S. headlining tours, and their first sold-out show in Mexico City. Poscente and About You have supported widely beloved indie bands like Big Thief, Andrew Bird, Shakey Graves, Kevin Morby, members of Local Natives, and Greg Freeman. About You has received support from NBC Dallas, EARMILK, LUNA Collective and more, and they're just getting started.
About You's long-awaited debut LP, The Lighthouse, The Storm, is due out February 6 with "Sunny" out now. Connect with the band via Instagram, YouTube and Facebook and stay tuned for more. Find upcoming shows, including Dallas, TX dates and more here.
The Lighthouse, The Storm (LP)
Tracklist
The Lighthouse
Farewell to Ghosts
Jessi Interlude
Jessi
Sunny
Master Plan
MoNa
The Storm
God Don’t Let Me Lose My Mind
Benji
Novocaine/444am
What if I Could
Fame
Soft Blue Light
ABOUT YOU
LIVE WINTER 2025
Nov. 21 - Dallas, TX - 21 - Deep Ellum Block Party @ Sons of Herman Hall
Nov. 22 - Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Block Party @ Trees
Dec. 20 - Dallas, TX - Kessler Theater
ABOUT ABOUT YOU
After years of receiving stories from friends, fans, and total strangers, About You has adapted these stories into songs found on their debut album. Outfitting themselves with old guitars, 808’s, and a rich study of music, About You is forging a musical path all their own to bring these stories to you.
Los Angeles-based indie rock band led by Max Poscente, About You is a 2x winner of the International Songwriting Competition, surpassed 2.4M+ streams across platforms, sold out shows covering the US (Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Dallas), and has received international press (New Noise, Earmilk, Ones to Watch, Louder Than War, NBC, etc.).
Photo credit: Dara Feller
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