A Review of Make Out Monday’s New Release - 'Back to the Feeling'

‘Back to the Feeling’ marks Make Out Monday’s return with a wave of melodic nostalgia and energy — an anthem that fuses 80s sheen with the heart of modern alt-rock. The band’s knack for marrying cinematic production with emotional directness shines throughout, resulting in a track that sounds as big as it feels personal.

From the first glimmer of synths, the song propels forward with a sense of movement — the rhythmic interplay between bass and drums providing the pulse beneath shimmering guitars and Zack Shada’s commanding vocal delivery. There’s a deliberate nod to the widescreen sonics of Tears for Fears and Don Henley, yet the core emotion is pure Make Out Monday: earnest, propulsive, and unafraid to feel.

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‘Back to the Feeling’ meditates on longing — the ache of wanting to relive a moment frozen in time. “It’s about trying to return to a time, place, or feeling you can’t get back to,” Zack says. That nostalgia is mirrored in the music itself: warm synth pads conjure sepia tones, while soaring guitars and harmonies pull everything skyward.

Produced by Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount, and mastered by Ted Jensen, the track’s polish never overwhelms its heart. Each element feels tuned toward emotional resonance, capturing that push-pull between melancholy and euphoria.

Despite its wistful theme, the song never lingers in sadness. Instead, it transforms longing into momentum — a burst of life that feels like rewinding a cassette only to find new clarity in what once was. ‘Back to the Feeling’ isn’t about returning to the past; it’s about honouring it and moving forward with it ringing in your ears.