On a whim, Kevin declared, “Screw this, let’s just re-record the whole thing from scratch.”

The record draws on Kevin’s early teenage writings and reflections on mortality and self-discovery, moving from detachment and uncertainty toward presence, acceptance, and the exhilaration of reclaiming life. These writings were originally developed across the years following their debut album Shambles, while Kevin and Roy were in Montreal and Joey remained in Lebanon. The EP was first assembled remotely through voice notes, Guitar Pro tabs, and session exports, which laid the foundation. But when Pēlikel reunited in Montreal in late 2023, it became clear that the remote production hadn’t fully captured the energy or growth they’d experienced over the years. Playing it together for the first time in the same room revealed the depth, vitality, and cohesion the songs truly demanded.

The band embraced the challenge, rebuilding the EP entirely, and in doing so, captured the chemistry, maturity, and expanded sound that only their reunion could bring.

Mixed by Simon L’Espérance (Karcius) and mastered by Richard Addison (Trillium Sound), Okay, Maybe layers intricate guitar work, lush vocal harmonies, and orchestral textures into sweeping arrangements that sound expansive yet intimate. From whispered confessions to soaring climaxes, the EP flows like a cinematic journey, each track evolving naturally from the previous.

By the time production was complete, Okay, Maybe had become more than a collection of songs, it reflected the growth of the band, their sound, and their collaboration. The EP carries the energy of Montreal, where it was fully realized, while remaining rooted in the band’s origins in Lebanon. “We feel lucky to be welcomed here and cheered on from there, and to belong to two scenes that feel like home in their own ways,” the band said, capturing the duality of their journey and the sense of belonging in both cities.