Andy Grammer Releases New Stripped-Down EP 'The Friends & Family Sessions'

The Friends & Family Sessions, the new stripped-down EP from multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andy Grammer, is out now via S-Curve. The Emmy Award-winning artist celebrates the project’s launch with a homespun performance video for “Not the End  (Lisa’s Song) (Stripped),” which finds his all-acoustic band playing outdoors against a starry, serene backdrop. Watch the official video for “Not the End (Lisa’s Song) (Stripped)” HERE.

In a statement, Grammer details the poignant inspiration of the original track, “Not the End (Lisa’s Song),” which appears on his 2024 studio album, Monster.

“‘Not the End (Lisa’s Song)’ was written in about 30 minutes, right after I received a call from a dear friend whose sister was going through a deeply painful moment and had lost sight of her own worth,” Grammer says. “I wanted to send her something right away—something that could bring even a flicker of peace, remind her she was not alone, and let her know: we see her, we love her, and we’ve got her back.”

The Friends & Family Sessions reimagines six songs from Monster, a smash hit that recently crossed 840M streams and 375K album-equivalent units to date. It also reworks three major hits from his back catalog: “Honey, I’m Good,” viral sensation “Fresh Eyes,” and “Don’t Give Up On Me.” Grammer recently released the “Stripped” version of the latter, paired with a special TikTok clip that captures the song’s essence.

“This Monster record was really anchored around the mandolin and the balance of pop sounds,” Grammer adds. “Something about that mixture felt fresh and opened a new door for me songwriting-wise. Stripping it all back for this acoustic version let me dive even deeper into the heart of these songs — letting the lyrics, melodies, and raw emotion stand even more on their own.”