Backstory:

Overdue Laugh is a quartet that hails from the heart of Austin, Texas. The band features childhood friends turned musicians, Bobby “Bobcat” Strickland, Jimmy “Jester” Hart, Hannah “Hilarity” Jones, and Mikey “Mirth” Franklin. Initially starting out as college roommates, they found their shared passion for music in a dilapidated garage filled with vintage records and antiquated music instruments. Overdue Laugh was officially formed in 2015, after winning their first local talent show, surprising both themselves and their audience with their unique blend of humor, emotion and musical prowess. Since then, they’ve been spreading joy, laughter, and good vibes through their music, reminding people that even in challenging times, a good laugh is never overdue.

Genre:

Alternative/Indie Pop

Song Title:

“Cracked Smiles and Astral Miles”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[D] Underneath the [G] starry skies,
[A] We’re tossing [Bm] jokes, and swapping lies.
[D] Life is tough, but [G] in our style,
[A] We face it with a [Bm] cracked smile.

(Chorus)
[G] Cracked Smiles and [D] Astral Miles,
[A] Riding life’s roller [Bm] coaster trials.
[G] Tears may fall, but [D] in a while,
[A] We’ll laugh again, that’s [Bm] our style.

(Verse 2)
[D] We’ve journeyed [G] astral miles,
[A] Through our dreams and [Bm] lonesome trials.
[D] Hand in hand, [G] all the while,
[A] Our laughter echoing [Bm] mile after mile.

(Chorus)
[G] Cracked Smiles and [D] Astral Miles,
[A] Love and laughter, [Bm] that’s our style.
[G] We’ll stand tall, [D] won’t live in denial,
[A] With our hearts open [Bm] and smiles in a pile.

The band’s favorite fan:

Overdue Laugh’s favorite fan is a woman named Lucy “Laughter” Lawson, a teacher from Austin who claims that their unique and uplifting music has helped her through some of her hardest times. In a testimonial, she shared, “The raw energy and emotion that Overdue Laugh puts into their music is simply unparalleled. Their unique blend of humor and soul-stirring melodies has a way of turning even the bleakest day into a cause for celebration. They have a knack for reminding me that laughter, love, and good music are all I need to get through anything. They’re not just my favorite band, they’re my lifeline.”