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Home is not always a literal place. Sometimes, InchhomeInch represents inner peace and simply learning to hold space for yourself. This is where Vacations lead singer and guitarist Campbell Burns has arrived as he and bandmates Jake Johnson, Nate Delizzotti, and Joseph Van Lier their third LP, No Place Like Home. InchI had this loose concept of No Place Like Home being an Americana-influenced album,Inch Campbell says of the album's sonic inspirations. InchI wanted to incorporate more pianos, acoustic guitars, Nashville tuning, and country-inspired lap steel, but then also bringing in drum machines and synths and finding a mix between the two.Inch Produced by Campbell and John Velasquez (Zella Day, Broods), No Place Like Home comprises 10 shimmering tracks brimming with indie-pop hooks and just a touch of bittersweet sensitivity. The new project follows an intense period of transformation for Campbell, who was forced to cancel all touring commitments due to COVID restrictions and subsequently came down with a severe bout of writer's block. After seeking therapy, he was eventually diagnosed with Pure OCD, a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. InchPure OCD is more mental compulsions rather than physical compulsions,Inch Campbell explains. InchIf I have an intrusive thought, I'm giving that thought belief and power over myself.Inch As the world began to open up, so did Campbell's vibrant creative spirit. Vacations hit the road for the first time in two years, selling out The Fonda in LA and playing Austin City Limits Festival in Austin, experiences that partially inform No Place Like Home. First single and album opener InchNext ExitInch sparkles with danceable synth riffs and Campbell's aching falsetto, all while setting the overall tone for what's to come. Inch'Next Exit' is about living in this monotonous cycle,Inch Campbell reveals. InchYou realize that you nee
