In country music, heartbreak is nothing new — but few rising voices capture its full chaos the way Adam Esrick does. With his new single “Better Safe Than Sober” and an equally wild visual to match, the Scottsdale-born singer-songwriter flips the breakup narrative on its head, swapping slow tears for fast nights and quiet reflection for loud redemption.
Today (June 26), Celeb Secrets is exclusively premiering the official music video for “Better Safe Than Sober” — a high-octane ode to losing yourself (and maybe your dignity) in the aftermath of a love gone south.
“It was originally slower and had a somber tone,” Adam tells us exclusively. “But when we started bringing it to life in the studio, some lyrics started rewriting themselves. It morphed into this upbeat, post-summer breakup party song that worked a lot better.”
It’s this willingness to evolve — to let a song become what it wants to be — that makes Esrick such a compelling new figure in the country-rock space. Where his earlier releases, “Single Malts & Double Vision” and “Don’t Ask Me How I Know,” leaned into introspective grit and clever storytelling, “Better Safe Than Sober” breaks the fourth wall. It’s a song that knows how messy things get — and decides to dance in the wreckage.
Directed by longtime collaborators, the “Better Safe Than Sober” music video finds Esrick back in Old Town Scottsdale — not just as a setting, but as a character in its own right.
“We filmed the video in my hometown, taking over the drunken playground of Old Town,” Esrick shares. “A lot of the bars are where I’ve spent most of my life playing. One of the best things about the filming process was the ability to have so many of my close friends in the video.”
From neon lights to sticky floors, every frame pulses with the kind of lived-in energy that can’t be faked. It’s not just a video — it’s a scrapbook of nights out, musical milestones, and the kind of community that keeps you grounded when life goes sideways.
There’s a rebellious sincerity in the way Esrick blends joy and pain. Beneath the booming drums and tequila-soaked chorus, there’s a subtle message: maybe healing isn’t always clean. Sometimes, the only way through is a little bit sideways.
Produced by Evan Berg, “Better Safe Than Sober” marks a sonic shift from Esrick’s earlier work — a move that feels both natural and necessary. It’s louder, riskier, and undeniably more playful, but never shallow.
The lyrics walk the line between self-awareness and recklessness, with Esrick delivering each line like a friend telling a story at last call. Think Tom Petty heart meets Turnpike Troubadours edge — with just enough desert grit to make it feel entirely his own.
“It’s one of the more fun tracks on the record,” Esrick says. “We didn’t overthink it, we just leaned into the energy and let the song do what it wanted to do.”
That organic energy is what ties his entire body of work together. Whether he’s leaning into poetic metaphor or throwing caution to the wind, there’s an emotional intelligence that elevates every track — even the rowdy ones.
“Better Safe Than Sober” is more than a single. It’s a signal that Adam Esrick is ready to open things up — creatively, emotionally, and professionally. With plans to head to Nashville in the fall, more singles on the way, and his debut full-length album in the works, the Arizona native is gearing up for his biggest year yet.
And while the music is enough to generate buzz, Esrick is also giving fans another reason to celebrate. Launching alongside the video is a summer-ready giveaway designed to match the mood of the track. One lucky winner will score a Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville Key West™ Frozen Drink Machine; two Adam Esrick T-shirts; two custom shot glasses and Signed cups straight from the “Better Safe Than Sober” music video set. You can enter for a chance to win at the link here starting today through July 30, 2025. A winner will be announced on August 1, 2025.
In an industry often preoccupied with perfection, Adam Esrick reminds us that the raw edges are where the real stories live. With “Better Safe Than Sober,” he embraces the mess — with volume, humor, and just enough heartache to keep it honest.
This isn’t just a summer anthem. It’s a turning point — the sound of an artist refusing to be boxed in, dancing barefoot across genre lines with nothing but his instincts and a damn good hook.
So grab a drink, crank the volume, and let yourself get a little lost. If Adam Esrick has anything to say about it, that might just be where you’re found.
Check out the music video for “Better Safe Than Sober” below and don’t forget to let us know what you think about the track by either leaving a reaction at the bottom of the post or by sliding into our DMs on Instagram at @celebsecrets.
