The musician’s third album, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass, is out today, showcasing a transformative phase in his life and career.
Role Model made a memorable appearance on The Tonight Show, where he debuted his new song, “Harmony.” With the help of a live band and backup singers, he infused the performance with a theatrical flair, marking the first live rendition of the anthemic track.
“Harmony” serves as the closing track on Chuck Timely & the Hourglass, providing a reflective endpoint to the album that explores his journey following a very public break-up with influencer Emma Chamberlain. The performance captivated audiences, highlighting the emotional depth of the new material.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Role Model shared insights into the thematic core of the album, stating, “Lyrically, the common thread seemed to be time.” He explained that while producing the album, he aimed to encapsulate various musical eras, stating, “let’s ride that a little bit and take little pieces of the best parts of all these eras that we love and pull them in to make these weird little cocktails of songs along the way.” He envisioned “Chuck Timely” as a character who represents this journey through time, someone who has experienced it all.
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Discussing his creative process, Role Model reflected, “the biggest challenge was just this line that I keep talking about that we were riding.” He admitted to having a clear vision of the album from the onset but struggled to communicate those ideas effectively. “For me to communicate these ideas was always the hardest part,” he remarked.
<p in a subsequent conversation with Jimmy Fallon, he elaborated on the concept behind the album. “A lot of it is about time passing, and I was in this two-year period of being single and my friends were getting married and everything was kind of moving forward,” he noted. This commentary underscores how personal experiences inform his music, adding a layer of relatability to his work.
As Role Model continues to navigate his artistic journey, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass offers a glimpse into a young artist grappling with the complexities of love, loss, and the passage of time.
