Originally from Metro Detroit but now calling California home, Comfort Club is making waves in the indie rock music scene with its distinctive sound, captivating audiences, and amassing an impressive 3.5 million streams.
With an unmistakable talent for weaving heartfelt narratives, Comfort Club defines its music as a blueprint for a younger generation navigating the turbulent waters of heartbreak for the first time. The music genre, a fusion of indie soft rock, pop, and indie rock, carries an emotional weight that resonates deeply with its listeners.
In our conversation with the California-based singer, he delves into his new single, “Two Kids in a Trench Coat,” and offers a glimpse into his upcoming album, set to be released later this year.
How would you define your music?
I would define my music as indie soft-rock that kind of exists as a blueprint for a younger generation of people experiencing heartbreak for the first time. I love writing about love and hurt. It’s where my subconscious naturally gravitates towards when I start writing music. I’ve always thought I fit the “sad music with a happy face” trope as well.
Why did you choose Comfort Club as your stage name and what does this name mean to you?
I thought it was important to have a stage name. I’ve always considered myself a kind hearted person who likes to be there for other people. I’ve always tried to be a support system for people so naturally when I started making music, Comfort was the word my heart was pulled to. I also thought it was fun to have a name that implied a group even though I largely make music on my own.
Your music has garnered an impressive 3.5 million streams. How do you personally connect with the idea that your music has reached and resonated with such a vast audience?
I’m really grateful for this question because I have never really grasped the fact that so many people have resonated with the music. I think it’s the coolest thing in the world that I’m only aware of a fraction of the people who have relationships with my music. For the most part it’s all happening out there in the world and I don’t even know about it. That’s so cool.
Can you tell us about your new single “Two Kids in a Trench Coat”?
Two Kids In A Trench Coat is a song that was born out of my first heartbreak. I’m the type of person who constantly has analogies swirling through my head so as I was unpacking all the emotions that I had around this heartbreak, I started thinking about the feelings of playing house and finding comfort from the outside world in each other. I felt like two kids in a trench coat was the perfect analogy for me to start understanding my emotions.
The song delves into the complexities of a relationship. What specific experiences or emotions influenced the song’s lyrics?
There’s this space and feeling that exists after a breakup but before you move on and that’s where a lot of the songs I was writing existed. I still felt very attached to the feelings and comfort that I was getting but I knew that was eventually going to dissipate. It’s interesting to analyze the emotions from a post breakup standpoint because the same emotions are still there, the only thing that changes is your relationship to those emotions.
With a live performance video and music video accompanying the single, how important is visual storytelling to your artistic expression?
Visual storytelling is the added bonus. Having great visuals, in my opinion, means that your vision and intention are clear. I try to be very visual with my lyricism but I am always interested in painting more of a picture with live videos, music videos, artwork, etc.
“Two Kids in a Trench Coat” is a glimpse into your upcoming album. Can you give us a sneak peek into what listeners can expect from the LP?
Two Kids In A Trench Coat, in many ways, sets the table for all the music that is to come. I’ve been pretty vocal about the fact that an album is on the way and I’m super excited to start rolling it out. It’s the most honest lyricism I’ve ever written and I think I really found my sound. I’ve been listening to a lot of Joan, Del Water Gap, The 1975, Noah Kahan, Pinegrove and early John Mayer. I think a lot of those influences have finally found their way into my music and I’m so excited to keep developing it and sharing it!
How does “Two Kids in a Trench Coat” fit into the larger creative vision for the project?
I want to be very honest from the get-go and say this album’s intention is to be a gut punch. When I was writing these songs, I was struggling through my emotions, and I couldn’t get through most days without having an emotional breakdown. I’m confident that I’m not alone in that feeling so I hope this project serves as a companion to people who are going through the same thing. I wrote my way out of a dark place and I hope that people are able to listen their way out of whatever they’re struggling through.
Looking ahead, what are your projects for 2024?
There are a lot of things on my plate this year but the main areas I’m focusing on are the album, improving and increasing the frequency of the live show, trying to land a song somewhere in TV or film, and building my team so we’re on track to keep growing.
What is a message you would like to give through your music and why?
I really want to make people feel less alone. I think we’re in a loneliness epidemic in the world right now and that’s something that needs to be addressed. I don’t think it gets solved all at once, but I think showing people that they’re not alone has always been a core belief I’ve carried as a person and as a musician. I’m really proud to say that I think my music has done that so I’ve already succeeded in a large way.
Write here something you want to let people know.
2024 is going to be a year where I’m finally consistent as a musician. It takes a while to figure yourself out as a human and I feel like I’ve finally got there. Things are starting to fall into place, I’m more inspired and more determined than I’ve ever been in my life. If I was a fan of Comfort Club, I would be really excited to hear that so I hope that rings true for anyone reading. See you soon with a bunch of new music, tons of shows, and more!
You can listen to Comfort Club‘s new single “Two Kids in a Trench Coat” on our Spotify playlist!
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