Album Release: Rachel Bochner “Guess a Sure Thing couldn’t Go Down Gently”

Release Date September 25, 2026
Sarah Walsh

Rachel Bochner is modern pop done right. Her debut album, Guess a Sure Thing Couldn’t Go Down Gently, released this September 25th. The title is a mouthful, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the concise lyricism present on these tracks.

Photo Credit: Smiles Meyer

Bochner has cultivated a reputation for delivering devastating lyrics over mid-tempo beats. When she posted about the album release on Instagram, one fan commented, “currently listening mouth agape btw.” Bochner does not rely on trauma dumping or shocking revelations to create interesting images. She beautifully strikes the balance between vulnerability and restraint. The pre-chorus of the opening track, titled “How Was I Supposed to Know?” repeats the phrase “I thought I thought I thought it through/I thought I thought it through” which is both a catchy and insightful hook. 

Standout tracks on the album include “Furniture,” “Stupid!!!,” “Happier You’re Gone (SASE)” and “Fault Line.” The production of “Stupid!!!” is particularly memorable due to its upbeat pop/rock instrumental. 

With over 90k monthly listeners on Spotify, Bochner is far from undiscovered, but she’s also far from a household name. She is about to embark on her “Sorry if it’s Selfish” Tour this fall which will stop in major cities across the United States. The tickets are averaged at about $23, and Lou believes that is a bargain price for the quality of Bochner’s work. 

If you want to dive deeper into Bochner’s songwriting process, she has a Substack page! On this page she writes many articles about her journey of becoming a more established artist and details some of the finer aspects of songwriting. Her website, rachelbochner.com, is a great resource for anyone thinking about diving into her music, music videos, and live performances!

Photo Credit: Smiles Meyer