Navigating the blurred lines of teenage longing is a familiar territory, but GOOD GRIEF approach it with fresh perspective. On their upcoming single, ‘Lucy,’ the queer indie-rock duo turn the emotional complexity of an adolescent crush into a shimmering reflection on self-acceptance.
Formed in 2023 after co-founders Ella Scudder-Davis (she/her) and Wendy Walcoff (she/they) connected over the shared loss of their fathers, GOOD GRIEF channel grief and growth into a sound that fuses folk narrative sensibilities, 90s alternative grit, and infectious pop melodies. Drawing stylistic parallels to the fierce bite of Alanis Morissette, the heartfelt honesty of boygenius, and the unbothered charm of Wet Leg, the band weaves a tragicomic exploration of love and heartbreaks. It is an approach that builds towards their impending debut album, aptly titled Not Over It.
Fresh off a gig at the WNBA Seattle Storm’s Pride Night and a packed release show for their debut track ‘Bait Shop,’ the duo continue their momentum with ‘Lucy.’ Atmospheric and nostalgic, the track captures the exact tension of closeted young love. Lyricism detailing tender, unrequited moments— “You can sing higher than the girls right behind you / My face flushed and I don’t know why”—is balanced by an empowering anchor: “Reminder to remind you / That what you felt was alright.”
Recorded in Culver City, CA, the track was produced and engineered by Kayla Pichichero. Guitarist Jake Ishler, drummer Ross Chait (Girlpool, Total Heat), and bassist Neil Wogensen (Valley Queen) joined the session, with mixing handled in Santa Cruz by Grammy-nominated Math (Matt) Bishop (Taylor Swift, The Killers) and mastering by Phil Feinman (Modest Mouse, Omar Apollo) in Los Angeles.
‘Lucy’ will be available on all major streaming platforms soon. Be sure to stream the single upon release and follow GOOD GRIEF on Bandcamp, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
