Don’t Believe In Ghosts have officially entered their most sonically rich era with the release of their new album, ‘But On The Bright Side’, which arrived this past November via Mindful Recordings. Preceded by the high-energy anthem “Driver”—a track frontman Steven Nathan describes as a “colorful journey about living in the moment”—the album serves as a definitive statement of the band’s resilience. Recorded over two years across New York, Nashville, and Cleveland, the project saw the trio of Nathan, guitarist Dan DelVecchio, and drummer Ken Yang diving deep into analog techniques and classic console recording. To celebrate the release, the band hosted a sold-out album release party on November 15th at Soho Live in NYC, marking a triumphant return to their home turf following a year that saw Nathan navigate a significant health challenge while completing the record.
The production credits on ‘But On The Bright Side’ read like a masterclass in modern alternative rock, featuring mixes from legendary engineers Mark Needham (The Killers) and Ken Lewis (Taylor Swift). The band’s signature anthemic sound, which has previously landed them on the soundtrack for Apple TV+’s ‘WeCrashed’, is pushed even further here with layered, textured arrangements where all three members took on multiple instruments. From the synth-driven pulse of “Outta Your Head” to the retail radio success of past hits like “Slow Down,” this new collection solidifies their reputation for creating music that is both sonically expansive and emotionally grounding. By choosing to find the “Bright Side” amidst the wreckage of a challenging production cycle, Don’t Believe In Ghosts have delivered a record that feels destined for the big stages they continue to conquer.