- 2025-10-08
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MUSIC
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Adult Leisure Releases Debut Album “The Things You Don't Know Yet”
Bristol-based alt-rock band Adult Leisure, consisting of Neil Scott (vocals), David Woolford (guitar), Luke Denham (bass) and Nathan Searle (drums), released their debut album “The Things You Don't Know Yet” on October 3, 2025.
The album comprises 10 tracks, produced by Ollie Searle, featuring British saxophone player John Waugh, who is known as a long-time collaborator for British singer-songwriter Sam Fender. All songs were written by Neil Scott, David Woolford, Luke Denham and Nathan Searle.
The record is a collection of songs about people, love, loss and the feelings and experiences we carry through life.
The album title is a play on the title of their debut single from 2022.
The band drummer Nathan Searle said of the album, “'The Things You Don't Know Yet' is our way of saying 'this is who we are'. We've lived through different moments, felt the same weight. We each have our own voice, but this album speaks as one. It's not just a collection of ideas; It's a reflection of where we've been as friends, as musicians, and as people trying to make sense of things. It's about the stuff we carry, the things we hide, and the moments we hold onto. Writing these songs helped us feel more connected to each other. Now we hope they do the same for you, we hope you find something here that feels like it was meant just for you. They were ours for a long time. Now they're yours.”- The band continued, “These last 10 months since we started making this record has saw a lot of change. However, the heart of this record is the four of us best friends pouring our hearts into what we love doing. Pouring out of the album are stories of love, of loss, stories mortality and nostalgia.”
They added, “There are 365 days in a year. That's 8,760 hours. 525,600 minutes. 31,536,000 seconds. In that time, you could get a Master's degree. You could write a novel. You could buy a new iPhone (maybe two). For us, we spent those days making The Things You Don't Know Yet. It's our debut album, and it's the result of every late night, every idea scribbled down, every moment of doubt, and every burst of joy we've shared together as a band.” -
The band explained some tracks for the album.
“Boy Grows Old”
“Our music often carries a sense of nostalgia, usually viewed through the lens of rose-tinted glasses. While some of our songs romanticise the past, 'Boy Grows Old' doesn't. The lyrics reflect our genuine experiences of youth and the difficulties that accompany growing older. Young people often face immense pressure, and this can be from their families. As we mature, we come to realise that our parents and guardians are not infallible; they are human too. They make mistakes, can sometimes be unkind, and are also finding their own way. This song is a snapshot of childhood, with the luxury of hindsight. It's a heartfelt message to our younger selves, recognising we can't change the past but, we can reflect on it and learn from our experiences.”
“Borderline”
“Borderline was inspired by the break-up of a long term relationship around that time for Neil and the feeling of hindsight in the months following it. We always try to write from a personal perspective, however these feelings are so common amongst people that there's a strange balance of the situation being incredibly personal yet not alone. We allowed ourselves more time in the recording process to try new things and develop our sound, and with thanks to our producer Ollie, we feel it's sonically our best song to date.”
“Kiss Me Like You Miss Her”
“Kiss Me Like You Miss Her holds a lens firmly on the state of Britain, pre-election 2024. It's easy to get blindsided and almost complacent with music that tackles social commentary. However, we've all had, or still have, ongoing experiences of the damage austerity has caused. We wanted our chance to express that anger. We saw a way to create a story drawn from personal and everyday experiences. Life still isn't good, and our way of dealing with it is through music - this is our petulance and frustration in a song. Having to choose between eating a hot meal or putting £10 on the gas meter takes its toll. We've seen it up close in recent memory. It's so important for these subjects to remain in conversation.”
“See Her”
“We wrote 'See Her' towards the end of 2023. In its full form, almost two years later, it's developed into a song unapologetically soaked in pop, yet true to who we are and the stories we want to tell. Lyrically, 'See Her' offers a sarcastic take on the breakdown of a relationship. Far from doom and gloom or sorrow, it's about that feeling you get when you realise just how much better off you are now that it's over. The song features the incredible John Waugh (The 1975, Sam Fender) on saxophone. When we found out that he was interested in joining the project, we were over the moon - he adds the perfect bit of spice this tune has been waiting for since its inception. This song means everything to us.”
“The Rules”
“Starting off life via an 'Islands in the Stream'-esque voice-note sent in the band WhatsApp from Dave back in December of 2023, our new single 'The Rules' is exactly the pop-soaked song Dolly Parton would be losing her mind at. We were listening to lots of Blossoms at the time and wanted to write a song from both sides of a relationship on the verge of breaking down. Fast forward to earlier this year, when we were lucky enough to work with the talented Jess Chivers who provided backing vocals on the track, the song and emotions we wanted to capture were truly brought to life. This is our take on the 70s golden era of pop duets.”
“Dancing Don't Feel Right”
“We wanted to create a track that asks listeners to step out of line, ditch their inhibitions, and give in to the temptation of doing exactly what they shouldn't. It's a narrative of inner conflict, desire and rebellion. The track captures the feeling of being on the edge: stuck in a moment where you know you should hold back, but something - or someone - won't let you. 'Dancing Don't Feel Right' is our way of ignoring responsibility, silencing the voice of reason, and giving in to the forbidden thrill of indulgence. The song is about the urge to let loose, to break out of the mould and do the bad thing.” - source : Apple Music
