Americana rockers Ben Harold & the Rising are out with their debut album today. It’s a painted picture of adult hardships and confrontations. Harold explores themes of powerlessness, cyclical heartbreak, escaping painful relationships, and departing from one’s former self among other difficult topics. He does so with brutal conviction that radiates across the room, to the point where you want to go up to him and give him a pat on the back once he’s done. Vocalist Merissa Marx appears on the final track, “Steady As She Goes.” Ben Harold & the Rising navigate ever-evolving nuances and give face to a tough hand of cards with “These Days.”