Recently we got the chance to listen to the absolutely stunning debut album “Nonfiction” via H1 Massive from , New Jersey indie-pop project Teen Idle . Teen Idle is the project of multi-instrumentalist,songwriter, and producer Sara Abdelbarry. You can listen to “Nonfiction” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

We were moved beyond words by the stunning debut album “Nonfiction “ Sara Abdelbarry brilliantly and artfully weaves together 11 emotional and melodically and sonically tracks that literally has us hanging on every word .

We loved the singles that preceded “Nonfiction “ “Birthday Cake,”Norway” and “Saccharine” are beautifully crafted songs that showcase the extraordinary musical talents of Sara Abdelbarry.

“I named the record Nonfiction because it’s literally what it would be like to open up my journal and read my thoughts over these specific few years in my life,” says Abdelbarry. “That being said, I hope whoever listens to this album can appreciate the varied experiences that come with growing up and see my own version of the moments of heartbreak, joy, and anger that come with that. The album is brutally honest and lays it all out on the table without any sugar coating – besides a song literally titled ‘Saccharine’ [laughs]. So, anyone in search of honesty will find a nice companion in these songs.”

We think the honesty that Sara , speaks of is why these songs are so power .

“I think each single sounds more different than the one that came before it. They all progressively build up to an idea that’s prevalent on the record, which is that our experiences can be made up of multiple textures that are seemingly different from one another but are really just parts to a whole. As multi-faceted human beings, we have all these different parts to us, identities that might seem to be at odds with each other but ultimately just make us the unique people we are. I’ve never phrased it that way before, but I guess I just realized what I’m actually trying to accomplish by making albums.”

We could help but draw the comparison of the late great Elliot Smith, while listening to “Nonfiction. The songs “Things You Say “ and “Every Night “ were two songs that we had constant repeat , the melodies and imagery in those songs are simply otherworldly.

Do yourself a favor and let yourself fall head over heels in love with “Nonfiction” from Teen Idle.