Elliott Isaac releases Obviously Faking

At 29, Elliott Isaac is starting over—or at least it feels that way. After two whirlwind years touring across North America and Europe as a hired-gun guitarist, Elliott found himself creatively burnt out, teetering between brilliance and burnout. His new solo project is a direct response to that reckoning. With his tongue planted firmly in cheek, Elliott returns with “Obviously Faking,” a minimalist, emotionally raw folk song produced by Castle Frank and co-written with Hollerado’s Nixon Boyd. Stripped down but layered with subbed-out drums, lush vocal stacks, and new-age strings, the track captures the uneasy balance between vulnerability and performative survival.

“Obviously Faking” is Elliott’s imposter syndrome anthem—a wry, sad, and honest meditation on life online and off. “It’s about the brain rot that comes with being chronically online,” he says. “A back-handed mantra for when you're constantly comparing yourself to others in digital and parasocial relationships.” Known for playing with Cam Kahin, CJ Wiley, and his recent side-quest Dumb Crush, Elliott’s solo work marks a clear departure. It’s a fork in the road that sees him grieving the end of his 20s, reflecting on youth wasted on curbs, in skateparks, and aboard jam-packed TTC buses. “Obviously Faking” is not just a debut—it’s an exhale after years of holding his breath.