Patrick Holland releases his self-produced debut album, You’re The Boss, his first foray into guitar-driven indie pop, full of upbeat reflections on relinquishing control.
Written and recorded in tandem, You’re The Boss finds Holland self-producing, playing almost every instrument on the record, as well as singing and writing his own lyrics for the first time. The album also features vocals from Holland’s bandmates in TOPS. Though it’s full of firsts, You’re The Boss sounds like the work of an indie artist decades into their career.
“Can’t wait to play them on the road with my band!” Holland says. “It’s all on display – You’re The Boss in full – my first collection of songs. Thrilled to let go of these tunes I’ve toiled over; it all feels real now that they’re shared,”
Despite covering a lot of sonic ground, You’re The Boss also sounds remarkably cohesive, a testament to Holland’s airtight production and mixing capabilities. There’s tension on this record despite its gloss, to be sure – experimenting with lyricism and singing for the first time was an exercise in vulnerability for Holland, and the resulting reflections find him grappling with self-doubt.
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