Nashville, TN (January 23, 2026) – Pop-centered singer/songwriter Amanda McCarthy is officially inviting listeners into her wildly relatable world with the release of her brand new single, “LOL WTF,” out now on all streaming platforms. Dialing her signature wit up to eleven, McCarthy transforms life’s most absurd, unbelievable moments into a sharp, self-aware anthem that proves sometimes all you can do is laugh.
“LOL WTF” reads like a soundtrack to an indie film: funny, tragic, chaotic, and painfully real. McCarthy skewers her own misfortune with references to dirty laundry and unexpected plot twists, creating a shared language for laughing through the madness rather than being consumed by it.
Blending the nostalgic charm of Wilson Phillips with the modern storytelling edge of Taylor Swift, “LOL WTF” feels both timeless and unmistakably current. With unforgettable lines like “If this is how my movie ends, I’m firing the writers” and the instant-hook chorus “LOL, what the f**k, I can’t make this sh*t up,” the song plays like a pop confessional wrapped in perfect comedic timing. It’s bold, honest, and refreshingly unfiltered, making it the ultimate anthem for anyone who’s ever looked at their own life and wondered how it could possibly be real.
Written in Nashville with Kristian Veech and Eitan Snyder (Lucky Money Writer Management) and produced by Kristian Veech, “LOL WTF” had already taken on a life of its own long before its official release. The song became a fan favorite years ago, so much so that McCarthy’s devoted fanbase secretly launched a crowdfunding campaign after she admitted she never planned to record it. Once she discovered what they had done, she joined in and the song was fully funded in under 24 hours, proving just how deeply this track resonated with her community.
The single arrives just weeks ahead of McCarthy’s highly anticipated sophomore full-length album, ‘Looking For The Light,’ set for release on February 6 and currently available for pre-save. The 11-track project captures the highs, lows, humor, and healing that come with confronting the past and choosing growth. While rooted in pop, the album showcases her genre-blending versatility: Nashville influence on tracks like “Vodka” and “Every Bar Downtown,” pop-punk energy on “I’m Not Fine (But I’m Okay),” and reflective maturity on closing songs “The Last Word” and “Waste of a Heartbreak.” Rich harmonies, poetic lyricism, and emotional depth highlight her evolution as both a writer and artist.
“Looking For The Light encapsulates leaving the most triumphant era of your life to thrive, crash, burn, and thrive again in a new city while battling undiagnosed ADHD and years of unprocessed trauma,” McCarthy shares. “We are embracing the good, the bad, and the LOL WTF. We’re choosing forgiveness over anger, peace over revenge, and connection over alienation.”
About Amanda McCarthy:
Most people don’t plan to drop out of college, become a parent before 21, and move to a new city during a pandemic, but Amanda McCarthy has always faced the unexpected head-on. From coffee shops and smoky bars to iconic stages like The Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room, Mercury Lounge, and Hard Rock Cafes nationwide, she has built a full-time career on fearless storytelling and relentless hustle.
After developing her early career in New England, McCarthy credits an unforgettable moment—singing an Aerosmith song directly to Steven Tyler in a local bar—as the catalyst that pushed her to move to Nashville. Less than a year after relocating, she had already made music her full-time career.
Blending the pop/rock edge of Michelle Branch with the country-but-not-country cadence of Kacey Musgraves and harmony-driven acoustic storytelling, McCarthy has shared stages with artists including Steven Tyler, Hunter Hayes, Train, Natasha Bedingfield, Hall & Oates, Imagine Dragons, Styx, Rob Thomas, and more. She has performed for NASCAR, delivered a nationally televised National Anthem on ESPN, earned Grammyballot entries, and received numerous awards, including Singer/Songwriter of the Year at the New England Music Awards.
Her debut album ‘Road Trip’ (2019) was met with high acclaim and she is set to release her sophomore full-length, ‘Looking For The Light,’ on February 6.
For more information, visit www.amandamccarthy.com and follow Amanda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Spotify.
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