No hard feelings : the beaches bare it all in their most honest and electric album yet

When a band like The Beaches drops a new record, you already know it’s going to be a full-blown emotional rollercoaster wrapped in unapologetic guitar riffs, infectious hooks, and that signature sisterhood energy. Their third studio album, No Hard Feelings, released this summer, is everything fans hoped for and more — raw, reflective, witty, and wildly self-aware.

This record follows their 2023 album Blame My Ex, which skyrocketed them into mainstream success thanks to the viral single “Blame Brett” — a cheeky, vulnerable anthem that turned heartbreak into empowerment

Now, with No Hard Feelings, The Beaches aren’t just back — they’ve evolved. They’ve grown from being “the ex-girlfriends” into the women who’ve learned, loved, lost, and laughed through it all. It’s a coming-of-age record for your mid-20s and beyond, capturing every messy, magical piece of self-discovery.

Track by track breakdown

1. Can I Call You in the Morning?

The opener sets the tone perfectly: vulnerability meets chaos. Inspired by an experience Kylie Miller had at the end of her previous relationship, it’s a late-night spiral in song form — the kind where you say too much, regret it immediately, and then repeat the cycle anyway. “Can I Call You in the Morning?” is raw and relatable — a song for the overthinkers and the emotional night-texters. It’s The Beaches doing what they do best: taking messy human moments and turning them into anthems for every chaotic girlie out there.

2. Did I Say Too Much

Now this one? This one’s my absolute favourite. When they played it at Churchill Park this summer, I was screaming my little heart out. Leandra Earl — who, let’s be honest, is one of the most badass guitarists in Canadian rock right now and an icon!! — poured her soul into this song. It’s about falling for a girl in an open relationship, navigating heartbreak and rejection, and finding beauty even in pain. “Did I Say Too Much” is honest, aching, and electric all at once.

3. Sorry For Your Loss

If you’ve ever wanted a “petty but justified” anthem, this is it. Sorry For Your Loss is The Beaches’ collective middle finger to the exes who didn’t choose them — written by Kylie, Leandra, Eliza, and their co-writer Lowell. It’s cheeky, self-assured, and just the right amount of bitter. Think “thanks for the heartbreak, we made it art.”

4. Touch Myself

This one got me. “Touch Myself” digs into something few breakup songs ever do: how hard it can be to reconnect with self-love after heartbreak. It’s vulnerable and painfully real — that post-breakup phase where even being alone with yourself feels strange. Written with Justin Tranter (who’s known for their cheeky self-love anthems), The Beaches flip the narrative with brutal honesty. When they performed this live, the crowd went quiet — and that silence said it all.

5. Fine, Let’s Get Married

This track feels like a warm sigh — vulnerable, tender, and fearless. Written about Jordan Miller’s new relationship with her partner Ryan, it’s about the scary beauty of writing love songs when you’re still living through them. After Blame My Ex bared her heartbreak to the world, “Fine, Let’s Get Married” is her moment of healing — flawed but hopeful, scared but in love.

6. Takes One to Know One

An instant favourite. Jordan once sang, “I’m not ready for therapy or to take accountability.” Well, this is her taking that step. “Takes One to Know One” explores self-reflection, growth, and owning up to your part in the mess. It’s powerful, catchy, and feels like the emotional core of the album — The Beaches growing up, but never losing their spark.

7. I Wore You Better

Playful, witty, and dripping with early-2000s attitude. Inspired by Leandra’s relationship with a girl who also had a boyfriend, the band flips the “Who Wore It Better?” trope into a metaphor for romantic rivalry. It’s campy and fun — but there’s still that undercurrent of heartbreak that makes it hit harder.

8. Dirty Laundry

A full-on statement piece. “Dirty Laundry” takes aim at the criticism the band has faced for writing about exes. Their response? If you don’t want to be written about, don’t do bad things. As Taylor Swift once said — and The Beaches echo loud and clear — “If guys don’t want me to write bad songs about them, they shouldn’t do bad things.” It’s a fierce reminder that women have every right to tell their stories, even the uncomfortable ones.

9. Lesbian of the Year

This one tugged at my heartstrings. Leandra’s story of coming out later in life is beautifully told here — equal parts empowering and uncertain. It’s about being seen, being celebrated, and the complicated feelings that come with that visibility.

Now, I’m not a lesbian myself — but I’ll say this: Leandra is an inspiration. That lyric, “Wish I knew my younger self, she could’ve used my help,” hit me deeply. Growing up autistic, I used to just want to fit in — to feel “normal.” But now, like Leandra, I’m learning to embrace who I am. This song made me reflect on that journey — and it reminded me that authenticity is the most powerful thing you can be.

10. Jocelyn

Another standout. “Jocelyn” is written for the fans who adored Blame My Ex — the girls, gays, and theys who found themselves in that album. But here, The Beaches remind us that they’re not role models or perfect people — they’re still figuring things out like the rest of us. It’s a refreshing dose of humility and honesty wrapped in their signature indie-rock shimmer.

11. Last Girls at the Party

The perfect closer. this song is pure chaotic joy. It captures the wild, infectious spirit of The Beaches — the kind of energy that makes you wish you were in their friend group. It’s not just a party song — it’s a celebration of who they are: unapologetic, bold, and the life of every room they walk into.

Final Thoughts

No Hard Feelings is a masterclass in evolution. It’s messy, honest, confident, and emotional — everything a great rock album should be. The Beaches have once again proven that vulnerability doesn’t make you weak; it makes you real.

They’ve come a long way from Blame My Ex — not just musically, but personally. Each song tells a story of growth, reflection, and self-discovery, all while staying true to the band’s infectious energy and razor-sharp humor.

From the chaos of heartbreak to the calm of acceptance, No Hard Feelings is an anthem for anyone learning to forgive themselves — and to love themselves again.

To Jordan, Kylie, Leandra, and Eliza — thank you for another incredible album… This review is for you. 💙