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ROLE MODEL
“Joy”
Released 10.07.2026

Chuck Timely & The Hourglass is shaping up to be another stellar record from ROLE MODEL. The pressure is on after the success of Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye), which featured the smash hit ‘Sally, When The Wine Runs Out’. It was easily one of last year’s most memorable releases. Not only because of the song itself, but also because of the unforgettable live moment it created. Night after night, a different celebrity would take the stage as the evening’s ‘Sally’. The list is endless, from Charli XCX and Reneé Rapp to Troye Sivan and Malcolm Todd. With his latest release, ROLE MODEL looks set to create another unforgettable moment.

“Remember Joy? She’s been gone a while. I’d see her more when I was younger than a mile. She shows her face in the weirdest ways. Could really use it more these days.” The opening lyrics immediately set the tone. We love how ROLE MODEL turns the feeling of joy into a person who has slowly disappeared from his life. Musically, however, the song could not feel more joyful. It is another irresistible pop record sprinkled with just the right amount of country influences. This is exactly why we keep coming back to ROLE MODEL.