Written by Kaitlyn Musgrove
Same Side, the solo project of The Story So Far’s Kevin Geyers, released a new single, “On & On & On” for their sophomore album, Oh No, set to release on February 2, 2024 on Pure Noise Records. While describing the single Kevin goes on to say, “Most people know someone that just keeps getting in their way. Whether it’s yourself or someone close to you, it’s always hard to be honest and confront the issue head on. This song attempts to speak to that relatable feeling of dread knowing that confrontation is necessary and imminent.”
The 10 track album, Oh No, produced by longtime collaborator Ben Hirschfield, took shape at Kevin’s downtown San Francisco practice space. Jokingly he says, “I wanted to find a spot where I could make noise and not annoy my fiancé.” The same space was also used while writing new music for The Story so Far in 2022. The songs on, Oh No, were inspired by moments in life that feel big and important in the moment but over time seem to fade. One song in particular, “Cruise,” was written about the time Kevin’s car was stolen while The Story So Far were playing on Coheed and Cambria’s S.S. Never Ender cruise. Kevin goes on to describe his lyricism by saying, “thematically, there tends to be some sort of playful dread with my lyrics. You sort of feel like, ‘Oh no, here we go again.’ But ultimately, you can’t just sit around and wait for things to get better. You have to get over it and move on with life.” The musical decision Kevin makes on, Oh No, was driven by the thought process of not dwelling on what could-have-beens, not over thinking the process and just adding what feels right to him. “Whether that makes for better art or not is really irrelevant,” he says matter-of-factly about his songwriting approach. “It feels good to have a space where I can do what I want. It’s not meant to be the pinnacle of how good a song can be. Instead, it’s about making a song my own – having an outlet that feels less about the outcome and more about the process.”
Oh No tracklist-
Before
Now
Cruise
On & On & On
What You’re Missing
Static
Killing Time
Oh No
POV
Part Of It