"On her latest LP, No Need to Be Lonely, Koch wanted to honor her friendships, both in her writing and in the album's collaborative nature."
"From the get-go, Lonely reintroduces the herculean energy of her pre-Gladie songwriting."
"On "Brace Yourself," Koch sings about her frustration at seeing the world move on while a friend struggles with an illness."
"She delivers the chorus, "I won't hold back the compliment/I'll be careful with how my time is spent.""
After Cayetana's breakup in 2019, Augusta Koch shifted to a singer-songwriter style with her project Gladie. Her latest album, No Need to Be Lonely, marks a return to her punk roots, featuring punchy hooks and creative risks. Koch emphasizes friendship and collaboration, working with producer Jeff Rosenstock to refine her sound. The album showcases anthemic themes of self-improvement and community, with tracks like "Push Me Down" and "Brace Yourself" highlighting her energetic songwriting and emotional depth.
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