Teens In Trouble / Desert Mambas

“Bailey and I have known each other for a few years now but we bonded at lightning speed when we found out we both played in bands. Earlier this year, I had just finished recording my debut full-length and the next day, I texted Bailey and was like, “What if we co-wrote a song this year? Just gonna put that out into the universe.” Bailey then responded with the idea of a split EP, and then one thing led to another, and here we are eight months later! The Teens in Trouble side of the split brings songs about being present in the moment and mental health, both based on true stories/experiences I’ve had over the past year. I recorded once again with my friends guitarist/bassist/producer Randy Moore (Lektron, Dan Andriano & The Bygones), drummer Henry Chadwick, and guitarist Mike Huguenor (Jeff Rosenstock) at District Recording in San Jose. Channeling the intentions of the songs, the goal was to capture the rawness of being in the moment and being content with first- or second-take ins