Preoccupations' "Ill at Ease" embodies the band's transition from their earlier days as Viet Cong, offering a poignant look into contemporary alt-rock. Released in 2025 through Born Losers Records, this album presents a sound steeped in the struggles of modernity, with instrumentation that reflects both unease and introspection. The emotional weight carried by each track highlights a sincerity in their exploration of life's complexities.