My new album ‘Young, Awkward & Lonely’ is out now! It feels surreal to finally be able to share this album with you. I started writing for it in the summer of 2023, and over the past two years I have been pouring my heart into this album, shaping it slowly and honestly, until it became what it is today. It is a reflection of who I am, what I’ve learned, and the person I’m still becoming.
‘Young, Awkward & Lonely’ is a portrait of life after the coming-of-age phase. ‘Young’ is about realizing that you’re not invincible anymore, ‘Awkward’ explores the discomforts of being human, and ‘Lonely’ dives into the search for connection. For a long time, I thought that coming of age was something you completed, that adulthood would be the point where everything finally made sense. But I’ve learned that it doesn’t really work that way. Life keeps challenging you, shaping you, and teaching you new things. That ongoing process and the growing pains that come with it, the confusion, and also the joy of learning and connecting, became the heart of this album.
Making this record has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life so far. It pushed me to look at myself honestly, to be vulnerable, and to translate those feelings into music that I hope will resonate with you.
I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey. To my producer Jasper Zuidervaart, who helped shape the sound of this album and brought every idea to life. To Stefan van den Heuvel, who created the beautiful artwork, to Roeltje van de Sande Bakhuyzen who made the cover picture and to Jeffrey ‘Da Goose’ de Gans for mastering the album. And to everyone who has listened, supported, and believed in me along the way: thank you from the bottom of my heart! You are the reason I get to do what I love, and I hope this album gives back some of the warmth and connection you’ve given me!
Listen to ‘Young, Awkward & Lonely’ here or buy your copy of the 12″ LP in the webshop!