Connor Lin Frost Broadens His Solo Identity with the Premiere of ‘Currents’

As a songwriter and artist, Connor Lin Frost just seems to always find a way to speak to you in the most personal of ways. He does it again with his brand new EP, Currents, set for release on May 28th, but here today for your listening pleasure. The frontman of New York City pop-punk band Dizzy Bats, we premiered Frost’s single “Valentina” last year and “Real Friends” in 2024.

Based in Burlington, Vermont, Frost doesn’t gloss over the hard topics. In fact, he gravitates towards them with most of his music addressing subject matter that isn’t easy to talk about. But for Frost, it’s about normalizing these things and confronting them in the bravest way possible. It’s become a significant part of his identity as a solo artist. For any artist who has been a part of a successful band, like Frost has with Dizzy Bats, it can be difficult to hone in on how to offer something different with your solo work. He has successfully diversified and broadened his solo identity with Currents.

Commenting on the record, Frost states:

“Currents feels like an unintentional sequel to my debut EP, Trails. I’m now settled in Vermont, living this new life that seems so distant from past experiences. It’s my way of balancing my self-reflective nature with a desire to navigate this existence ‘in the moment,’ perhaps more so than ever before. I hope it finds those who want to feel a little less alone in this confusing, unrelenting world.”

Most of Currents is very self-reflective, covering a variety of topics that are close to the heart. Carrying forward from his debut record Trails, Frost has continued to confront the topic of personal regret. The songs take a hard look at grief, guilt, and existential crisis. “I’m Sorry Elizabeth” features Frost struggling with past relationships. “Save You” is a commentary on the uncertain state of the modern world. He makes that abundantly clear with the song’s first line of “Not sure I’ll ever become a father.”

Musically, Currents does navigate new, or maybe even old, territory for Frost. One of the first instruments that he pursued as a child was the trumpet. After roughly a decade away from it, Frost has rediscovered his love for the trumpet and features it prominently throughout Currents. He uses it cleverly as both an extension and counterpart to his vocal parts. It lends a classical tone to the record, a new territory for Frost that was both exciting and fun to pursue. Currents feels like a massive step forward for Frost as he continues to adopt and adapt his own distinctive musical style.

Tour Dates:

06/12 – Queens, NY @ Bar Freda
06/13 – Washington, DC @ Il Supremo (Mt. Pleasant Location)
06/14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Silk City

Connor Lin Frost ‘Currents’ album artwork