So we have good news and we have even better than good news . The good news is that we recently checked out “Hard To please” , the new single out on Handwritten Records, from New York-based alt-pop act Rachel Bochner . The even better news is that “Hard To Please “ is the final single from her upcoming EP, “It’s Not Me, It’s You “ releasing August 11th

You can listen to “Hard To Please” Here

We fell instantly for “Hard To Please” from Rachel Bochner. The gritty guitar riffs reeled us in , along with the driving drums , and of course you get the “can’t miss” signature vocals from Rachel Bochner . Rachel delivers a delicious slice of alt-pop perfection with “Hard To Please.” With lyrics like, “I’m getting sick of it / Targets I’ll never hit / How can I reach the end of it / When there’s no finish line,” “Hard To Please” addresses the unfair societal pressures placed on women and the difficulties of trying to break free from those internalized standards. It’s a relatable sentiment that will hit home with women everywhere.

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.”

Rachel Bochner is an artist who isn’t afraid to be real and speak her mind. . We applaud her for using her music and her voice to stand up for what she believes in .

On her upcoming EP, ‘It’s Not Me, It’s U,’ Rachel rises from the ashes of heartbreak to deliver a concoction of songs that dance between vulnerable, melancholic, energetic, and playful. “When people hear these songs, I want them to know it’s okay to feel their feelings, to find humor even in the darkness, and to remember that we have the power to define our own self worth,” she adds.

We can’t wait for August 11th and the release of her upcoming EP “It’s Not Me, It’s You”