There is a familiarity in the music of Little Falls Trophy; it sounds, on first listen, like you may have heard the song before, but the music steers clear of copying anything directly. Instead, it’s a feeling, a dose of nostalgia, a throwback to the ’90s alt-rock and power pop that we all loved. Little Falls Trophy is planning a new album release in 2027, with a handful of singles coming out before then. Two of the songs, “Greenwich Village” (which came out in June) and “Let It Go” (which came out in August) are giving us a terrific taste of the album right now. Both are feel-good summertime listens, and we can’t recommend them enough. We sat down with band member Doug Albregts recently to talk about these two songs in more depth.
AMPLIFY: What is the story behind “Greenwich Village”? What inspired it?
DOUG ALBREGTS: “Greenwich Village” is really about the difference between looking interesting and actually living an interesting life. I’ve always loved the Village and New York City, but the song plays with the idea of identity becoming curated—where even rebellion can start to feel like a costume. It’s observational, but I’m definitely including myself in the observation.
AMPLIFY: What can you share about “Let It Go”? How did you come to write it?
DOUG: “Let It Go” came from thinking about how much energy we spend trying to control things that have already happened—or may never happen at all. The song is about recognizing those patterns and deciding not to carry them forward or let them come back around in our head. It sounds simple, but letting go may be one of the hardest things we ever learn to do.
AMPLIFY: What was it like recording these songs? Who did you work with?DOUG: The sessions were loose, creative, and very collaborative. Ross Petersen produced both songs and has a great instinct for knowing when to push an idea and when to leave it alone. Alex Aldi (Goo Goo Dolls, Passion Pit) mixed them, Joe Lambert mastered them, and Gregory Hyde added backing vocals. “Greenwich Village” also features some fantastic horn work from Frank Walden out of London.
AMPLIFY: Was anything especially difficult—or surprisingly easy?DOUG: The hardest part is usually knowing when a song is finished. You can keep adding things forever, but eventually you have to trust the song. And when you’re looking to grow in your songwriting and creative side, it can be hard at times. The easiest part was the overall collaboration. Everyone understood the spirit of the record, and nothing ever felt forced.
AMPLIFY: What do you hope these songs convey to listeners?DOUG: I hope people hear something familiar in them. “Greenwich Village” asks whether we’re living honestly or performing a version of ourselves. I like poking fun at things of this nature. “Let It Go” is about releasing the things that keep us stuck. They approach it differently, but both are really about trying to live with a little more freedom. I think “Let It Go” is a bit more serious of a song given some personal battles I’ve had, but still a more upbeat vibe like “Greenwich Village.”
AMPLIFY: How do these songs fit into the album?DOUG: They represent two sides of the album. “Greenwich Village” is outward-looking—observing people, culture and appearances—while “Let It Go” turns inward. The rest of the record moves between those perspectives. Musically, there’s a common thread, but each song has its own personality.
AMPLIFY: Are you planning any shows or touring?DOUG: Nothing formal is on the books yet. I’m considering some select shows around the singles and the album, but I want anything we do live to feel intentional and worth showing up for.
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