Finn Wolfhard Unveils Thoughtful Indie Track “Trailers After the Dark”

New single release

Finn Wolfhard shared his reflective new indie single “Trailers After Dark,” offering a glimpse into his upcoming debut album “Happy Birthday.”

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“Happy Birthday” is set to be released on June 6 through AWAL and marks Stranger Things star’s expansion into music, following a brief but promising stint with the alternative rock band Calpurnia, which released a single EP before disbanding in 2019. He was also part of the Aubreys Pop duo.

Musical evolution

“Trailers After Dark” sees Wolfhard shift from the jangly pop reverie of his earlier track “Choose the Latter” to a ballad reminiscent of Elliott Smith. “Oh, my dear, don’t stop loving me” he croons.

The single debuted today (April 11) along with a music video directed by Marcus Mazzalla, featuring Wolfhard lounging on a sofa in a living room while wearing headphones, as the walls morph in shape and texture, creating a surreal stop-motion effect. Watch it below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgjm_bw-8po

Reflecting on the album, Wolfhard previously shared: “I came to terms with the fact that I wrote many terrible things, but some songs I was genuinely proud of went to the Aubreys.”

“I started to realize the overarching themes in many of my other songs related to my identity, anxiety, nostalgia, childhood, and loneliness. All of this was part of a larger puzzle. I knew I wanted to create a record, but I wasn’t clear on what kinds of songs I wanted to include.”

“Happy Birthday” track list:

1. ‘Happy Birthday’
2. ‘Choose the Latter’
3. ‘EAT’
4. ‘Objection!’
5. ‘Evetown There, Dear’
6. ‘Trailers After Dark’
7. ‘Crown’
8. ‘You’
9. ‘Untitled’

Upcoming tour details

In press interviews, Wolfhard also touched on his acting career, which includes starring in the hit Netflix series as well as two Ghostbusters films, explaining that these creative outlets allow him to establish control over his life and find some peace.

He noted: “Music has always been something I can control. While I’m incredibly grateful for acting and all it has provided me, now it feels like a different matter as I navigate adulthood. I truly enjoy it, but when I’m alone with my guitar, writing a song brings me a distinct satisfaction.”

In a previous NME interview, Wolfhard expressed gratitude for his early success. “I’ve been working since I was a little kid, and I often have conversations where people tell me, ‘Your career is just beginning’—it’s wild because I have two conflicting thoughts…,” he laughed. “One is, ‘Really?! I’m exhausted!’ and the other, ‘If this is just the start, what’s next?!’”

“There are numerous opportunities ahead of me. I consider myself fortunate to find myself in a position where the road is wide open. I’m exploring the unknown and trying a lot of new experiences.”

Additionally, Wolfhard announced several tour dates throughout North America. Named “Objection!” the tour will kick off on June 5 in Los Angeles, making stops in San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. Check out the full list of the tour dates below and visit here to purchase remaining tickets.

Finn Wolfhard, the objection of 2025! Tour dates:

JUNE
5 – Lodge Room – Los Angeles
6 – Hollywood Forever Cemetery – Masonic Lodge – Los Angeles
8 – Independent – San Francisco
10 – KettleHouse Amphitheater – Portland
11 – The Crocodile – Seattle
12 – Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver