In October 2018, the group began working on their seventh studio album with producer Matt Squire. On December 6, 2018, frontman John O’Callaghan confirmed that recording for the album was complete. The title of the album, You Are OK , was announced on January 16, 2019, along with the release of the lead single, “Numb Without You”. O’Callaghan came up with the title and stated that the reason was none other “than to speak to myself.” He continued, “Selfish as it may be, I need to hear those words often, and if they somehow resonate like they did with this someone across the world then I accidentally did at least a little good while I was alive.” “My Best Habit” was released on February 22, 2019, as the album’s second single. The album’s third single, “Broken Parts” was released on March 22, 2019. Upon You Are OK ‘ s release, lead guitarist Jared Monaco revealed he almost quit the group due to being caught in a place that forced him to balance his personal life with the band. The album peaked at number 52 on the Billboard 200. You Are OK also topped the US Independent Albums chart. The album won the award for Album of the Year at the 2019 Rock Sound Awards.
Began working on seventh studio album
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