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Album of the Month: Lola Young – I’m Only F**king Myself

September 8, 2025

This month indie record stores are filling the racks with South London’s Lola Young, as she becomes September’s Album of the Month. At just 23, this album is already set to be one of the biggest hits of the year for record shops, as Lola carves herself a reputation for on the UK’s most relatable voices.
 
Across 14 tracks, Lola Young dives headfirst into the chaos of heartbreak, rage and humour, blending everything she loves - from hip-hop and indie to art-pop and grunge -into a sound that feels unmistakably hers. Working with producers including Jared Solomon (Solomonophonic), Conor Dickinson, and even SZA, this is one you’ll want to pick up when it drops on 19th September!

Viral tracks like Don’t Hate Me and Conceited already showed bite, but across the full record they take on new life, part of a bigger, unapologetically human story that’s messy, funny, and hugely relatable.

Pressed on 140g marbled vinyl with matte sleeve and 12x12 insert, the Punching Bag Indie Exclusive is a must for the collection. Head to your local indie record shop and grab I’m Only F**king Myself - Lola Young’s statement second chapter.
 

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