Welcome to a new era of Trophy Eyes. The Australian band has announced their newest studio album, ‘Suicide and Sunshine,’ out June 23, in tandem with a brand new track. ‘What Hurts The Most’ is a haunting song about pain, loss, and learning to say goodbye to relationships you’ve outgrown. The lyrics, as always, were inspired by Trophy Eyes’ frontman John Floreani’s personal experiences, and are a vulnerable peek inside his life. The track received the video treatment as well which fans can watch below.
Trophy Eyes’ John Floreani shares on the new single: “I moved to Newcastle, Australia in my early 20’s. My best friend and I had made a plan together in pursuit of happiness, and for some reason, to us, it all started there. He’d always struggled between the pressure of conventional life and risking all for the unattainable, and I’d always flourished in chaos. Like it does, time marched on. I joined Trophy Eyes and he dedicated his time to house deposits and long-term relationships. Trophy Eyes quickly consumed my life, taking my degree, relationships, friendships, jobs, and homes – even the honor of best man. I found less and less time for motivational speeches, and even when I could, it was always met by a void of negativity. I gave up on him. Our friendship soured at the idea of what I’d sacrificed for my dream and how I’d neglected his. During a tour of Europe, he crossed a line back home, and I never saw him again.”
Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, the quartet has been carving out its own path in the music scene, selling out shows worldwide with their emotionally raw storytelling, poignant lyrics, and electrifying live performances. It’s clear that Trophy Eyes is poised to become a dominant force on the alternative scene.