Photo by: Kez Pearl
There is something refreshingly unfiltered about Alice Geary’s songwriting. On her latest single, Singing About My Problems, the London-based alternative pop artist embraces the emotional turbulence of early adulthood with warmth, wit and an undeniable gift for melody. Rather than attempting to hide vulnerability behind metaphor, Geary wears her heart openly, crafting a song that feels like a cathartic conversation with anyone who has ever found themselves trapped inside their own thoughts.
Best known to many as the touring bassist for shoegaze outfit deary, Geary steps confidently into the spotlight as a solo artist with a release that showcases an entirely different side of her musical identity. Produced by Crysometimes frontwoman Megan Bush, Singing About My Problems strikes an impressive balance between intimate bedroom-pop sincerity and expansive indie-pop ambition.
Opening with warm, guitar-driven textures before gradually unfolding into a soaring alternative-pop anthem, the track captures the restless emotional energy of life in your twenties. Atmospheric synths and shimmering reverbs create an expansive backdrop, while Geary’s delicate yet expressive vocal performance anchors every lyric with authenticity. There’s a natural ease to her delivery that makes even the most personal moments feel universally relatable.
Lyrically, the song thrives on emotional honesty. Written as what Geary describes as “a love letter to people with big feelings,” the single explores uncertainty, self-reflection and the overwhelming pressure of trying to figure life out while everything feels in constant motion. Yet despite its introspective subject matter, the song never becomes weighed down by melancholy. Instead, it channels anxiety into something uplifting, offering a reminder that sharing those feelings can be both healing and empowering.
That emotional accessibility is matched by a polished yet organic production. Knowing that much of the recording was completed in Geary’s bedroom, with vocals captured beneath blankets pinned to the walls, only adds to the charm. The DIY origins never feel limiting; instead, they reinforce the intimacy that runs throughout the song while Megan Bush’s production elevates the material into something ready for much larger stages.
Musically, Singing About My Problems comfortably inhabits the space between indie rock, alternative pop and modern singer-songwriter sensibilities. Fans of Maggie Rogers and Phoebe Bridgers will recognise the balance of emotional candour and melodic sophistication, while Geary brings enough grit through her guitar work and dynamic arrangement to establish a voice that feels entirely her own.
The chorus is particularly effective, pairing infectious hooks with an emotional release that mirrors the song’s central message. It feels designed for those moments when private anxieties become communal singalongs, offering listeners permission to embrace rather than suppress the chaos that often accompanies young adulthood.
Honest, uplifting and effortlessly memorable, Singing About My Problems is a beautifully crafted reminder that vulnerability often makes for the most compelling pop music. Alice Geary turns everyday uncertainty into something deeply resonant, delivering a song that feels like a reassuring soundtrack for anyone still trying to work life out one feeling at a time.
