The Inflorescence - Remember What I Look Like (2022) Hi-Res

San Diego, CA. We always talk about maturity as if it is some magical portal you cross at some point and come out the other side a different person. If that happened to you, congrats and go screw yourself. Most of humanity has to learn through bad decisions and/or experiences, and maturity feels more like a heavy, unwieldy hotel luggage cart we have to drag along the way than some magic “a-ha!” moment. The Inflorescence are both wise beyond their years and keenly aware of the challenge of maturity in a world that doesn’t quite align with how they live in and see the world. Their brand of Midwest emo/pop punk is immediately warm and contains a delightful depth. It’s easy to fall in love with Remember What I Look Like while discovering more with each spin.

Vocalist and guitarist Tuesday Denekas shares more about what that means to them:

“Lyrically, I wanted this album to be unapologetically queer and melancholy with the pop twist that can catch people’s attention even if they don’t like sad or depressing stuff. Overall, this album is a lot about my experience growing up with friendships and relationships, slowly finding myself and what I need/don’t need from people. As a kid, validation from others is really important, but as you grow up, you learn the hard way that at the end of the day, it’s just you. I also really wanted this album to be something anyone can relate to and pull meaning from so thematically I hope this album is different for everyone.”