There is something refreshingly fearless about Sam Gelston’s See Through Now. At a time when many artists chase perfection through endless revisions and digital refinement, Gelston takes the opposite approach, embracing spontaneity, vulnerability, and the unpredictable nature of genuine human expression. The Boston-based singer-songwriter’s latest album feels less like a polished product and more like a direct line into his creative and emotional world.

Recorded entirely in his bedroom and performed solely by Gelston himself, the album’s lo-fi framework becomes one of its greatest strengths. Rather than obscuring the songs, the raw production enhances them, creating a sense of intimacy that draws listeners closer with every track. Vocal imperfections, subtle mistakes, and unfiltered performances are left untouched, allowing the music to breathe naturally and honestly.

Musically, See Through Now sits comfortably between alternative rock, folk, and indie songwriting traditions. Influences such as Elliott Smith, Big Star, and Jeff Buckley are evident throughout, yet Gelston never feels derivative. His distinctive voice and unconventional songwriting instincts give the record its own identity, one built on emotional candor and artistic curiosity.

The album’s tracklist is filled with compelling moments. The brilliantly titled opener, “I’m Coming to LA to Kill You,” balances dark humor with heartfelt affection, immediately establishing the emotional complexity that defines the record. Elsewhere, songs like “Who You Are,” “IDKY,” and “Lazy Too” navigate relationships, self-doubt, and depression with a level of honesty that feels both courageous and relatable.

Perhaps most impressive is Gelston’s ability to find beauty in unlikely places. Tracks such as “Somethings Last a While” showcase a writer unafraid to use unsettling imagery or unconventional language to express universal emotions. Rather than seeking easy resolutions, the songs invite listeners to sit with ambiguity, uncertainty, and contradiction.

By the time the closing track, “Make It Make Sense,” arrives, See Through Now reveals itself as Gelston’s most affecting work to date. Written following his diagnosis of kidney failure and preserved from an irreplaceable iPhone demo, the song delivers a powerful emotional conclusion. The album as a whole stands as a testament to the enduring power of honesty in songwriting and firmly establishes Sam Gelston as a uniquely compelling voice in contemporary independent music.

“See Through Now is a retrospective of my life up to this point. Every song is its own little life and death while trying to hold onto a sense of absurdism. Things are strange, life is strange, I’m strange, and so are you. The important thing is remembering the peaks and valleys while realizing the world is still in front of you.” – Sam Gelston

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