The piano-forward and story-driven songs of Teddy Hold On bring all the undeniable theater-kid energy and latent tween heartbreak that pop-rock can carry. The allegations cannot be avoided: Teddy, Vivian, Violet, and Nate are all sweet goofs with a flair for the dramatic. Influenced by the stylings of MIKA, Jukebox the Ghost, Queen, and Sara Bareilles, they pour unfettered enthusiasm and care into the delivery of their heartfelt tunes, spreading a tasty combo of optimism, queer joy, and singsongy revenge.