In a world where it can often seem like our personal turn-offs just keep rolling in, Trousdale is calling out these displeasures in a harmonious way.
Earlier this year, Trousdale released their latest album Growing Pains, equipped with a secret bonus track that instantly caught the attention of their fans. Titled “The Ick,” the song finds the trio being honest about the familiar situation of infatuation quickly morphing into disgust. Since “The Ick” was so well received by listeners, Trousdale decided to release it as a single!
“‘The Ick’ is, without question, the most important song of our generation,” says Trousdale. “Written with Dan Fernandez in Nashville, it’s a groundbreaking piece that captures the exact moment when infatuation turns to revulsion. You know the feeling: one second they’re charming, the next they’re wearing flip-flops or talking in a baby voice, and suddenly you’re rethinking every life choice that led you here. The ick isn’t just a feeling—it’s a deep, existential betrayal. It’s realizing they’re not the flawless masterpiece you invented in your head, but rather a person who says ‘boys will be boys’ unironically. There’s no recovering from it, so we figured we might as well write a song about it. Call it a public service.”
Since releasing Growing Pains back in April, Trousdale has been booked and busy on the road! From making their daytime TV debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show to performing dozens of sold out shows on a headlining tour, the trio has been truly unstoppable! On October 8, the group will also make their Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville.
Listen to “The Ick” below!
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