Raw Vulnerability Over Polish: Redrum Society’s 'How I Cope' Meets Music’s Honest Reckoning

In an era of hyper-polished pop production and relentless digital algorithms, listeners and artists alike are pushing back in search of something tangible and human. Modern music trends highlight that acoustic music is making a significant comeback as audiences crave stripped-down storytelling, while vital discussions around investing in mental health within the music industry continue to expose the real human cost behind the music. At the center of these overlapping cultural shifts sits "How I Cope" by South Florida-formed indie outfit Redrum Society.

Originally featured on the band's Redrum Acoustic, Vol. 1 EP in May 2020, "How I Cope" strips away big-budget studio trickery to leave behind pure emotional truth. Driven by earnest acoustic guitar arrangements and fronted by Zach Cohen, the song delivers a raw, unflinching meditation on struggle, resilience, and personal survival.

Why it matters

Authenticity is impossible to manufacture, and "How I Cope" carries a depth forged through lived experience. Founded in South Florida in 2008 by four high school friends, Redrum Society endured devastating loss—including the tragic passing of founding bassist Dylan Lerner—and subsequent years marked by creative upheaval and battles with mental health and substance abuse. In fact, it was the raw resonance of "How I Cope" that ultimately inspired Cohen to revive the band after stepping away from the industry.

At a time when the music business is increasingly confronting burnout and advocating for sustainable mental health ecosystems, songs like "How I Cope" serve as reminders of why music matters in the first place: not as mere content, but as a lifeline. By stripping back the sonic layers, Redrum Society taps directly into the organic acoustic wave captivating modern listeners, delivering a song that comforts anyone who has faced uphill battles.

Listen now

Experience the soulful, acoustic intimacy of "How I Cope" today. The single is officially available now in the UNDENIABLE record store—add it to your personal library and support honest, independent songwriting.