Los Angeles alternative rock band i return with “Often,” a deeply personal single that fuses grunge grit with open-hearted vulnerability. Drawing inspiration from the brooding textures of Alice in Chains, the storytelling sweep of Counting Crows and the emotional weight of Pearl Jam, the track delivers one of the band’s most intimate statements to date.
Originally written as a poem for his wife, vocalist Al did not plan for “Often” to become a full band release. “I originally wrote Often as a poem for my wife,” Al explains. “But when the muse sent me the melody, I sent over what I had to Paul, who then wrote the music.” What began as a private love letter soon transformed into a resonant alternative rock ballad.
In 2021, the song took on deeper meaning when Al’s wife was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gland cancer. After a two-year battle and recovery, the band committed to properly recording and releasing “Often” as a tribute to devotion and resilience. The emotional weight of that journey gives the track undeniable gravity.
Built around clean, expressive verses and soaring choruses, “Often” layers textured guitars over a warm, analog-inspired atmosphere. Lyrics such as “My angel has no wings / My angel loves to sing / My angel laughs out loud / Often” repeat like a mantra of gratitude. It is a moving and powerful release that speaks directly from the heart.