Rachel Bochner Shares New Single ‘Hard To Please’
New York-based alt-pop artist Rachel Bochner shares her new single Hard To Please, a fiery track out today on Handwritten Records.
What I like the most about this song is its infectious energy and how it got me hyped up to carry on with my day and ready for a fun weekend. Taken from her upcoming highly-anticipated 6-track EP It's Not Me, It's U, set to arrive on August 11th, Hard To Please is a delicious slice of alt-pop perfection that finds the talented artist addressing the societal pressures placed on women and the difficulties of trying to break free from those internalized standards. Apart from her sweet signature vocals and passionate delivery, I am particularly fond of the gritty guitar riffs and driving drums that together create an overall energetic, anthemic atmosphere! Check it out below!
Rachel elaborates:
I started writing ‘Hard To Please’ at a time where the pressure of looking and being perceived a certain way felt consuming. As a woman - in general and in the music industry - I felt like I kept getting caught in the push and pull of knowing deep down that I don't need to look a certain way or weigh a certain amount to be worthy of love and success, but not being able to fully let go of internalized, superficial beauty standards. This song was an outlet for me to voice that frustration and help me realize I deserve some grace.