Pain Gain announce self-titled debut album

Formed by Chloe Kaul (Kllo), Hamish Lefevre (SWIM), and Samuel Cooke (CRUSH3d), Pain Gain first came together in 2023, with the trio transitioning from their electronic projects into an indie rock sound. Pain Gain is the product of what was initially intended to be a temporary experiment, with "The Fame" arriving as the first preview of the collection of songs.

Discussing the track, the band explain, "'The Fame' is a raw look at the seductive pull and hidden cost of fame, viewed from the outside. The track confronts the illusion of it all, the personal sacrifices it demands and the emotional weight it places on those chasing it. At its core, it’s not just about the obsession with success, but what it takes from you. It’s a reflection on identity, mental strain, and the quiet fear of losing yourself in the very thing you once wanted most.”

Discussing how the album came to be, which tackles personal upheaval and embraces imperfection, they add, "We went away together with only the intention of starting something new, we never expected that we would end up not only with an album, but one that feels as cohesive and collectively personal as this. It's a record that looks for beauty in friction, and finding a new start in the wreckage of something past."

Pain Gain artwork

Pain Gain tracklist

"Only Nothing"
"The Fame"
"Turning Point"
"Idol"
"Prizefighter"
"Kennett River"
"Got In My Way"
"Every Other Step"
"Something In The Air"
"Dead Dog Dream"