All songs written, performed, and recorded by Carl Hauck
(vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizers, percussion, and field recordings)

Additional musicians and contributors:

Jake Hawrylak
Drums and bass on “Two-for-One Special” and “Trophy Hives”
Drums, bass, trem guitars, and Wurli on “Monumented”
Percussion, organ, and piano harmonics on “Drug Holiday” bridge
(all recorded by Jake at Space Cowboy Studio)

Lia Kohl
Cello on “Count the Rings”
(recorded by Lia)

Jordan Martins
Pedal steel on “Two-for-One Special”, “Trophy Hives”, and “Rootbound”
(recorded by Jordan)

Lígia Pucci
Piano on “Count the Rings”

Molly Robison
Vocals on “Death Farm”

Kelsey Wild
Vocals on “Death Farm”, “Two-for-One Special”, “Count the Rings”, and “Monumented”

Production:
Mixed by Brett Bullion
Mastered by Huntley Miller
Album artwork by Pedro Gomes

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Drift Apart

Love Should Feel

Reckless is a breakup anthem about love falling apart when both sides share the blame. It dives into late-night fights, betrayal, and the painful moment when someone you trusted feels like a stranger. The refrain, “I think we’re even, babe,” is a raw admission that no one leaves without scars.

Blending intimate singer-songwriter storytelling with the punch of alt-pop and indie-pop, Reckless is carried by bold, emotive vocals and a cinematic feel. It’s honest, vulnerable, and unapologetic — a track for anyone who’s lived through messy love and come out stronger.

Fans of Gracie Abrams, Dermot Kennedy, Olivia Rodrigo, and Miley Cyrus will feel right at home here.

Reckless

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Running on Empty

“Conversations” is about the frustration of one-sided love — giving everything while the other person offers only half-measures. It’s a song about self-worth, clarity, and the moment you realize you deserve more.

Written, performed, and produced by Estella Dawn, “Conversations” blends raw vulnerability with strength, moving from intimate piano to soaring alt-pop intensity.

For fans of BANKS, Gracie Abrams, Halsey and Dermot Kennedy. 
Mood: emotive • cinematic • dark-pop • powerful

Conversations

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