Tom Minor’s latest single ‘Is Everything Okay?’ is a tongue-in-cheek anthem for those moments when life’s little miseries come knocking and you’d rather not face the question head-on. The song, a punchy indie-rock number, digs into the classic dilemma of how to respond when well-intentioned voices ask if you’re okay. Wrapped in catchy hooks and sharp lyrics, Minor leans into the humour and discomfort of that seemingly innocent question, all while delivering a track that feels as infectious as it is introspective.
With its buoyant production courtesy of Teaboy Palmer, ‘Is Everything Okay?’ takes listeners on a winding ride through Minor’s musings on unhappiness and self-awareness- or lack thereof. Lines like “If you’re unhappy and you don’t know it, what good is it?” drive home the theme, capturing the relatable absurdity of modern malaise. There’s a playfulness to Minor’s delivery, masking a deeper commentary on how we approach (or dodge) our own mental well-being. It’s a song that celebrates the little downers of life with wit and a hefty dose of rock and roll attitude.
This single continues to build anticipation for his debut album, ‘Eleven Easy Pieces on Anger & Disappointment’, which is set to land very soon. From his London base, Minor pulls from an eclectic palette of indie-rock, punk, new wave, and soul, weaving these influences into a sound that’s both fresh and nostalgically gritty. With ‘Is Everything Okay?’, he’s delivered a defiant, self-aware track that makes wallowing feel almost fun- an anthem for anyone feeling lost, but still able to laugh at the chaos around them.
