Indie-pop duo Fake Dad is soon to release their longingly optimistic single, “maybe next year,” on February 23. As fans eagerly await the upcoming release, we can not help but celebrate the wonderful accomplishments the duo has received in 2022. Andrea de Varona and Josh Ford are the creative minds behind Fake Dad and the ultra-refreshing sounds creating a wave of momentum with notable tastemakers such as Ones To Watch, Bridge Music Magazine, and Spotify Editorial playlists like All New Indie and Indie Arrivals among others. “maybe next year” is the first release of 2023 for the talented team, and serves as a note of encouragement to listeners who may be yearning for a better outcome for the future. With the help of Ricky Berrotti, founder of Red Convertible Recording and engineer for artists like Anna Shoemaker, Hoax, Richie Quake, and Future Generations, this captivating indie-rock ballad harnesses a wistful showcase of subtle, stripped-down retro jazz, that is both hopeful and downtrodden in the same breath. Many of us choose to give up on the verge of greatness, and this single stresses the importance of continuing to try even when you feel like you have given everything you can.
If you are chasing your dreams it will never be an easy journey, there will be days, weeks, and even years that may feel hopeless and stagnate. Fake Dad, however, encourages listeners to feel all of the swirling emotions that may be churning in their heads, but never lose focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. For Andrea, front person of the band, creating art is as necessary to staying alive as breathing. Giving up might be easier, but it would be synonymous with accepting death. In life, we must choose to create an optimistic point of view no matter how stuck we may feel. “maybe next year” is an incredible reminder that we will always have another moment to look forward to, and another dream to run toward without holding back; a daily reminder that if not tomorrow, maybe next year.
Andrea de Varona (she/her) and Josh Ford (he/him) aka Fake Dad make music in their tiny Brooklyn studio/apartment. Since 2020, they have been inseparable, with a love of music at the center of their relationship long before they started writing together. With a signature production sound and distinct vocal style, they create a consistent and engaging framework for their unique perspectives. Although Andrea and Josh come from different musical backgrounds, they share a common goal: to create something that understands you. Fake Dad is always there to give you a friendly pat on the back and a warm cup of cocoa after a long, hard day. They want you to know that everything is going to be okay.
