GROWING PAINS

Andy Frasco & The U.N. are back with 'Growing Pains', their landmark 10th studio album and first full-length release since 2023's 'L'Optimist'. Blending indie, folk, rock, and alternative influences, the album showcases Andy Frasco's growth as both a songwriter and band frontman. Known for his infectious charisma and wild, kaleidoscopic live shows, Andy is a cross between John Belushi's Joliet Jake Blues and Jimmy Buffett, with a dash of Springsteen. As a tunesmith, Frasco's writing is a celebration of inclusivity, self-expression, and the wisdom learned (and earned) from a 15-year journey so far on the road- his evolution is as much about the music as it is about the life lessons along the way. I came into this life wanting to write songs, says Frasco, and on this triumphant LP, he does just that-delivering anthems that are both heartfelt and irresistibly catchy.