There’s something about Guest Room Status that just clicks — that perfect blend of emotion, melody, and nostalgia that makes you want to scream-sing your feelings into the void. The Ottawa-based four-piece have dropped their brand-new EP Eventually?, out now via We’re Trying Records, and honestly, it’s everything a Midwest emo fan could ask for.
Across six tracks, Eventually? feels like a coming-of-age movie in audio form — packed with heartfelt lyrics, punchy riffs, and that beautiful sense of bittersweet reflection. It’s music for the in-between moments, when you’re growing up, drifting apart, and trying to figure out what comes next.
“Losing Track” captures that fear we all know too well — the feeling that your best days might already be behind you — while “Stall at the Start” nails the frustration of wanting to move forward but feeling stuck. Both songs hit with infectious hooks and cathartic, shout-along energy, the kind of tunes that feel just as good in your headphones as they would in a packed basement show.
Produced by Steve Foley at Audio Valley Recording Studio, Eventually? shines with a mix of math-rock intricacy, pop-punk energy, and raw Midwest emo honesty. It’s emotional without being overdone, catchy without feeling forced — just four best friends (Liam, Dave, Wooly, and Pete) making music that actually means something.
What really makes Guest Room Status stand out is how real they sound. You can hear the sincerity in every lyric and every chord, like they’re writing songs straight from the heart without worrying if they fit into a playlist. Eventually? isn’t just another EP — it’s a reminder that growing up is messy, change is inevitable, and nostalgia never really leaves.
So, if you’ve ever fallen for the emotional punch of bands like Hot Mulligan or Free Throw, do yourself a favour and dive into Eventually?. Guest Room Status aren’t just ones to watch — they’re ones to feel.
