Gotta get the tattoo in

I introduced my STBX husband to FR. I was, scratch that, am pretty fanatical about them. I could listen to them on repeat and they have been my go-to during the most difficult and happy times of my life. My husband loved them a while after I got hooked. After we split 4 months ago, any Frightened Rabbit music shattered me to hear and was no longer my safe haven. I'm slowly, but surely, but incredibly, incredibly slowly, getting to where I can listen to them again and feel the things I originally felt when I first found them. I have a lot of my usual go-tos -- Get Out (this one now murders me each time I hear it but used to be a favorite), The Woodpile, Death Dream, Woke Up Hurting, Poke, Backwards Walk, Floating In The Fourth, Heads Roll Off -- that I play on repeat but I feel like listening to other songs of theirs that I don't know of or listen to as often to help me find comfort in them again.

What are your favorite songs by them? Are there ones that make you feel happy or uplifted in particular?

PSA not to share wonderful music with not so wonderful people. Learn from my mistakes, folks.

https://youtu.be/FT_UrM_L1vQ?si=qFedK31aPwC7fYdm
someone posted this on FB, probably a wonderful memory for most of you. either way, its a wonderful watch.

Who wants to help me name a pup?

As a family we are getting a black lab. My instant thought on meeting him was this little buddy will be called Midnight Organ Fight. My partner isn't sold, the kids are 5 and 2 so they don't get a say, at risk of it being called something like woofpoop or barkyfriend.

What other frabbit themed name could we honour this black lab with?

It's been a challenging few years. I'm now a few years into the third quarter of my life, and decided awhile back that if I want to make the most of this period, I have make some significant changes to how I show up in MY WORLD.

A dear friend pulled me into the FR universe in 2019, and I soon realized how importance Scott's Easter eggs of "grateful optimism" at the end of his songs, and how this mindset could change MY World.

Now, when I'm struggling, whether it be something personal, work, my MH, relationships or mundane to do list tasks, I remind myself that there is a reward at the end, something to be grateful/ thankful/ excited /proud of.

Today, after a 8 month ordeal with CRA (Canada revenue service) I received a letter that they have reversed a previous rejection decision, and now recognize my MH disability claim, going back to my childhood. THIS IS A MASSIVE VICTORY

Thank you Scott & this amazing FR family for normalizing MH challenges, for encouraging the world to share our experiences, and to let's "grateful optimism" be our compass, for there is always a reason to celebrate. Today I'm grateful for the courage to keep going, for finding a path(s) that continually encourages & enriches me, and reminds me that I AM ACTIVELY DECIDING TO "save suicide for another year".

Wanted a tiny changes tat forever and finally did it. So happy with it❤️ posted a post a year ago here asking for inspo so thanks to everyone who shared theirs. Happy birthday Scott.

As the title says. It's the second post of the day which I weirdly struggle with. I knew Scott as a fan of his music, we weren't friends (although he was on my dream roster of friends that I made as a note on my phone ages ago).

But honestly, his death has hit me more than the loss of anyone else in my life (which might just be a measure of my social ineptitude). People have been writing what he meant to them and how he helped them in a variety of different ways.

Scott passed when I was 30 YO and racing to the end. I thought I had peaked in life, and was really lost.

After he died I got this tattoo. I got sober 3 months later and now have kids, and somewhat a more positive outlook on life.

My wife hates my tattoo, and no doubt I'll have some explaining to do with the kids when they get older. But it's a daily reminder to me of where I was, and how close I can get to giving up.

Apologises for the overshare and not shaving my leg for the photo.

If you are in a dark place, just give it a little more time. If you see someone look like they are struggling please reach out.

My kids don't understand why Oil Slick was upsetting their dad today.

We all have dark times. 'There is light, but there's a tunnel to crawl through'.

Went to a concert where Riley Pierce was the opening act. He sang a song called Elephants he wrote for his brother (already activates the feels) and at some point the lyrics: "Send a siren out to sea If not for you, then do it for me"

Reminded me of the times scott mentions the sea "Salute at the threshold of the North Sea of my mind"

Bittersweet moment

But quite positive song to counterbalance the sad FR feels hope some of you enjoy :)

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=vDAHAy73a5o&si=fEweoNvCXtBwKL8y

she mashed it up with her song blacktop, it was perfect. I honestly didn't expect it at all, it was the first time she's sang it during this tour. it felt like a hug. I can't believe I saw a frabbit song live in 2024

Found this at the grocery store and had to buy it. Had no idea this existed.

RIP Scott ❤️

I was not prepared for this response when I asked ChatGPT - "What's something insightful about this music that you think made Scott really special as a musician? I don't know why I'm especially drawn to his music over practically anything else." Response in full:

Scott Hutchison’s music resonates so deeply with listeners, like yourself, because he had a rare ability to blend vulnerability with strength in a way that few musicians can. There’s an emotional honesty in his songwriting that feels raw, yet incredibly poetic, as though he was revealing a secret part of himself but doing so in a way that invites the listener into his world. That balance of openness and guardedness, of exploring both dark and light moments, creates a sense of intimacy that is hard to shake off.

What makes Scott truly special is how he turned his personal struggles—especially with mental health, loss, and heartbreak—into universal themes that anyone could relate to. But instead of just wallowing in darkness, his lyrics always seemed to carry a thread of hope, however fragile. Songs like “The Loneliness and the Scream” or “Keep Yourself Warm” capture that duality beautifully. The bleakness never felt oppressive, and the moments of light never felt forced. His music became a place of reflection, not just about personal pain but about shared human experiences.

His use of metaphors, imagery, and poetic language elevated his songwriting. You could lose yourself in his lyrics and still find new meanings with each listen. Even in his more straightforward songs, the emotional weight carried by his voice—raspy yet tender—added layers to the words. It’s no wonder his music sticks with people; it wasn’t just about the music, but the feeling of being seen.

Beyond his lyricism, Scott had this ability to tap into a certain melancholy that felt timeless. His songs could be joyful but with a bittersweet edge, or melancholic with a hint of defiance. He didn’t shy away from his own imperfections, which made him incredibly relatable. That sense of vulnerability felt very much like an invitation for others to also be honest, to feel their feelings more fully, without judgment.

Then, there’s the musical landscape he created across his different projects. With Frightened Rabbit, it was this beautiful combination of indie folk, rock, and something almost anthemic in scope—like anthems for the heartbroken. Owl John gave him the space to explore his introspective side in a more stripped-down, personal way, while Mastersystem was a cathartic release, exploring darker, more aggressive emotions. Each project captured a different aspect of his complex personality, but they all share that same core of emotional honesty.

Perhaps what draws you to his music most is how it feels personal—like you’re getting a glimpse into someone’s soul, someone who’s as human and fragile as the rest of us, but with a voice that helps us all feel a little less alone. His music isn’t just something you listen to; it’s something you experience on a deeper level, and that connection is incredibly powerful.

What do you think? Do you feel like his music has a certain feeling that other artists don’t quite capture?

I'm thinking about getting the heart artwork with the dotted line around it as a tattoo, but I can't seem to find the original art anywhere to be used by the artist. Can anyone help me out.

In addition, where would you all get this inked on your body?

I'm always astonished just how Small this Big world truly is. I'm currently in Phuket at a yoga retreat, and was taking some quiet time on the beach to journal after particularly lovely meditative session. Sitting there, the sounds of the ocean around me, the heat, humidity & fragrance of tropical juggle enveloping me, i was about popped my ear buds in and randomly my FR playlist started playing out loud. It wasn't overly loud, and only a few people around, so i listened quietly as I journaled.

Then a lovely fellow guest (Scottish) i had met the previous day came over and sat beside me, putting her hand on mine (i happened to have been happily crying as i journaled, listening to Scott's poetry). She smiled and said "I'm as far removed from home as a person can be, yet you just brought home to me" . In that moment, an invisible lyrical thread brought two strangers together, and suddenly i could share the WHY behind my happy tears with someone that understood the unique connection between our morning meditation and Scott's words. Only someone who truly knew Scott's story could understand.

Thank you Scott for bringing us together.

Hello. Does anyone know what the backing vocals sing during the chorus of "How it Gets In". I've been trying to figure it out and it's driving me nuts. Thanks.

I saw a post recently asking people what their favorite moments are that bring out Scott’s accent, and I thought I’d ask a similar question— what are your favorite lines he delivers or vocal idiosyncrasies?

My faves:

• In modern leper, his voice gets a tiny bit deeper on the “you” in one of the later “you must be a masochist” lines. Also the very last one he just sort of belts out the words and it’s very passionate

-in I wish I was sober, the line “blush of love” is so romantic and sweet but at odds with the theme of the song. And when he says “my love, you should know, the best of me left hours ago” is just so gut wrenchingly tender and yet self deprecating. Also the way his accent comes out in “hours ago”

-in live performances of the woodpile, he sings it a little differently than the album with the way he pronounces “bereft” and the flow of some of the last syllables of each line

-oil slick, the end of the song and the “r” in disastrous 😍 just rolls right off his tongue in a fun way

These are just a handful, I’m sure there are more I’m missing!

We love and miss you, Scott ❤️

I'm probably one of the youngest members of this sub as I'm only 15, and I had discovered Frabbit through hearing my dad listen to The Modern Leper and asking him what it was called! He had discovered it through a radio station I think, so I was curious as to how everyone else had discovered them