Under The Rug has released part one of their new 2-part album, happiness is easy. The album is a 30-song 2-part album that delves into the complexities of finding happiness in today’s world. The album, produced by the band themselves, explores themes of joy, resilience, and the human experience. The tracklist includes singles such as “mad girl’s love song,” “laugh a lot” and “i don’t want to cry in my car anymore,” showcasing the band’s diary-esque songwriting process and diverse influences.

happiness is easy features contributions from  co-writers and musicians. Songs like “mad girl’s love song,” “i don’t want to cry in my car anymore,” and “you are a body” were co-written with Sam Hollander (Banners, Fitz and the Tantrums). Additionally, the album includes a feature with Mason Jennings and synths and vocals by Basic Printer, the latter of who will be touring with the band this fall. The record was mastered by Phillip Shaw Bova (Angel Olsen, Father John Misty) and engineered by David Peters, an understudy of Dave Fridmann (Interpol, Spoon).

Lead vocalist Casey Dayan explains that the album’s title, happiness is easy =), is meant to be tongue-in-cheek, reflecting on the often elusive nature of happiness. The songs explore a wide range of emotions and experiences, from grappling with one’s identity to confronting life’s unexpected challenges. Dayan, who wrote the album while coming to terms with her transness, describes it as a continuation of their previous work, Homesick For Another World. “It’s just a natural continuation,” Dayan says. “It’s a big work, and it covers a lot of ground, musically.”

Under The Rug Features vocalist and guitarist Casey Dayan, guitarist Sean Campbell, and drummer Brendan McQueeney, the band blends indie, folk, and Americana with a strong emphasis on storytelling. Renowned for their DIY marketing approach, they’ve cultivated a dedicated fan base through handwritten letters and their exclusive membership service, and endorsed by John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats.

Under The rug 2024 Tour Dates

8/29 – Valley Bar – Phoenix, AZ
8/31 – Venice West – Los Angeles, CA
9/1 – Soda Bar – San Diego, CA
9/6 – Brick & Mortar – San Francisco, CA
9/7 – Goldfield Trading Post – Sacramento, CA
9/9 – Madame Lou’s – Seattle, WA
9/10 – The Showdown – Portland, OR
9/12 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT
9/13 – The Coast – Fort Collins, CO
9/14 – Black Buzzard – Denver, CO
9/17 – Blueberry Hill – St. Louis, MO
9/19 – 7th Street – Minneapolis, MN
9/20 – Beat Kitchen – Chicago, IL
9/21 – The Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
9/25 – Healer – Indianapolis, IN
9/26 – Shank Hall – Milwaukee, WI
9/27 – The Basement – Columbus, OH
9/28 – Beachland Tavern – Cleveland, OH
9/29 – Club Cafe – Pittsburgh, PA
10/2 – The Rockwell – Boston, MA
10/3 – Knitting Factory – New York, NY
10/4 – Silk City – Philadelphia, PA
10/5 – Pie Shop – Washington, DC
10/8 – Cannery – Row One – Nashville, TN
10/9 – Eddie’s Attic – Atlanta, GA
10/10 – Evening Muse – Charlotte, NC
10/11 – Royal American – Charleston, SC
10/17 – Sundown at Granada – Dallas, TX
10/19 – Mohawk (Indoors) – Austin, TX

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