alberta* – ‘outside jokes’ EP

South Bay Los Angeles emo outfit alberta* just released their debut EP, outside jokes – a four-song collection that channels nearly a decade of friendship into an emotionally charged exploration of self-doubt, fractured relationships, burnout, and the difficult process of growing into yourself.

Across outside jokes, alberta* traces the arc of an inner battle. From the anxious self-reflection of opener "moving target" to the longing of "family worship center" and the explosive frustration of "iron deficient cowboy vs. the world," the EP builds toward "darwin," a cathartic closer that confronts the painful realization that sometimes letting go is the only way forward.

Drawing influence from Carly Cosgrove, Arm's Length, Modern Baseball, and Title Fight, alberta* blend soaring guitar leads, driving rhythms, and deeply personal lyricism into a sound that feels both familiar and distinctly their own. The band's decade-long friendship gives outside jokes an honesty that runs through every moment, making their debut feel as lived-in as it is ambitious.

With outside jokes, alberta* delivers a confident introduction that embraces life's uncertainties without offering easy answers, capturing the emotional highs and lows of growing up through four heartfelt, cathartic songs.

Stream the new EP here.