New York indie rockers The Upsides charge headlong into the uncertainty of adulthood on ‘In the Maze,’ a roaring, emotionally expansive sophomore album where smoldering guitars and thunderous drums propel irresistible choruses, giving life’s upheavals an exhilarating sense of release. Born from years of friendship and renewed creative ambition, the record is as catchy as it is cathartic – a full-throttle reckoning with the paths we choose, the dreams we chase, and the people who keep us grounded through it all. That same restless spirit erupts in the album’s searing title track and its striking music video, premiering exclusively on Atwood Magazine, alongside an intimate interview and track-by-track commentary on ‘In the Maze’ that highlights the personal stories and artistic breakthroughs behind the band’s most ambitious music yet.