tryingmybest

A New York City transplant to Los Angeles, Austin Wender, has never waited for life to happen. Forms and feelings can sit idle, collecting dust, hard drives can crash, but a song that is felt must be shared. This project, tryingmybest, is the culmination of and commentary on the iterative process of songwriting, and the definitive act of pursuing one's goals. In an age focused on instant gratification, Wender reminds us that the slow saunter may get us to where we've been longing to go a hell of a lot quicker.

tryingmybest delivers a modern feel that still pays homage to those that came before. These songs convey a sense of spatial awareness that call attention to the way we fit ourselves into a world full of others. In his examination of human relationships, Wender throws out the notion of 'then and now', widening the scope required to consider something truly learned. In congruence with the history of the work itself, Wender has revisited these tracks amid new landscapes, emotional tides, and perspectives.

This release shares with us a window to a universal journey, where each approach yields new insight. Each day we awake with a choice: accept the world as it is, or try again.