Your Best Nightmare’s debut album, “Presents: A Simple Solution for Toxic Masculinity”, comes out as a punk, folk, pop, and art rock masterpiece that tells a bold story. Teamed with Shannon McArthur, New Jersey’s own Erin Porter creates a punk-infused horror tale that boldly explores feeding toxic male figures to a vampire lover, which is an exciting listen. The album is remarkable not only for its theme but also for Erin’s singing. Her voice, full of feeling and depth, easily communicates the album’s themes of gender non-conformity, feminism, love, and anger.

This mix of varied sounds, along with Erin’s classical background and unique ukulele, makes every song a sonic picture that keeps the listener hooked and hits repeat. As for the horror fans, romantics, and listeners, “Presents…” is an amazing and comprehensive trip that challenges boundaries and, therefore, is a must-listen for those who want to break the norms.