Bittersweet Nostalgia, is a deeply personal exploration of memory, growth, and the pursuit of happiness, blending ’90s Pop Punk with modern Alternative Rock.
Seb Adams returns with his highly anticipated second album, Bittersweet Nostalgia, following his 2022 debut album, Between Awake & Fast Asleep. His latest project combines heartfelt lyrics with infectious, energetic music inspired by a mix of classic 90s pop-punk, modern alt-rock, and his love for video games and internet culture. Featuring a diverse range of sounds and themes, the album takes listeners on a journey through nostalgia, mental health struggles, and a quest for self-discovery.
Adams, who self-produces his work, found himself at a crossroads after the release of his first album. “I was working on about ten tracks for the second album, but I wasn’t feeling it at all,” says Adams. “On a trip with my girlfriend, I pulled out my acoustic guitar and wrote ‘Long Gone’. It was then that I realized I needed to create music that inspired me again.”
Drawing influence from the sounds that shaped his childhood—particularly bands like Guns N’ Roses and Green Day—Adams also looks to more contemporary acts such as twenty one pilots and Awolnation. Beyond the music, he found inspiration in nostalgic video games such as Guitar Hero III, Skate 2, and GTA San Andreas, as well as movies like Harry Potter, Tarzan (1999), and The Lion King (1994). The result is a unique blend of 90s pop-punk, arcade-inspired rock, and alternative sounds, or as Adams calls it, "Arcade Pop Punk."
On, Bittersweet Nostalgia, Adams embraces his journey, blending musical influences with themes that reflect both the highs and lows of life. “Good memories can suck after a while, and memories we considered terrible can show a silver lining after a while. This is the essence of, Bittersweet Nostalgia—a collection of letters to long-lost friends, beautiful strangers, and my younger self,” he explains.
The album kicks off with ‘Rearview Mirror’, a track about celebrating life and leaving negativity behind. Adams continues to reflect on the passage of time and changing relationships throughout the album, with highlights like ‘Guitar Hero III’, a melancholy anthem inspired by his own childhood, and ‘More Than You Know’, a heartfelt ode to a lost friendship. Other standouts include ‘Worth Waiting For’, an uplifting anthem about loyalty and growth, and ‘Man In The Mirror’, a raw look at addiction and heartbreak.
The album closes with a stripped-down reprise of ‘Worth Waiting For’, offering a hopeful message of patience and resilience.
“Bittersweet Nostalgia, is about finding beauty in the most unexpected places,” Adams reflects. “It’s a journey through the good and bad of growing up, and how those experiences shape who we are.”
With influences ranging from Green Day, Yungblud, and Weezer, to Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy, and more, Bittersweet Nostalgia, is a celebration of the power of music to heal and inspire. Adams’s signature mix of guitars, ukuleles, pianos, and synths creates a distinctive sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh—inviting listeners to relive the past while embracing the present.
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About Seb Adams:Seb Adams is an independent singer-songwriter whose music blends alternative rock, pop-punk, and elements of modern internet culture. With a passion for storytelling and a DIY approach to production, Adams creates music that speaks to the heart and resonates with anyone who’s ever navigated the ups and downs of life. Whether experimenting with different instruments or tackling heavy themes like mental health and personal growth, Adams’s unique sound and vulnerable lyrics have earned him a dedicated fanbase.
Tracklisting:Rearview Mirror
Guitar Hero III
More Than You Know
Exceptionally Ordinary
Summer of '21
Long Gone
Worth Waiting For
Man In The Mirror
Won’t You Please Come Back Home
Worth Waiting For (Reprise)
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