So be it. At the end of the day when it comes to mental health, the above phrase isn’t meant to be callous or careless but instead empowering. Everyone has issues and should take the time necessary to deal with whatever they’re going through. For Rainbow Kitten Surprise lead singer Ela Melo, that time is marked between full-length studio albums, with the recent release of new project “Love Hate Music Box” coming six years after “How To: Friend, Love, Freefall.” During that time, the then-Sam Melo endured mental health turbulence, overcame writer’s block and public tumult and ame out as transgender, becoming Ela Melo. Despite the fact the outfit released singles here and there — and kept touring — it wasn’t the easiest time for band members. “I feel like we were all just kind of along for the ride,” said Rainbow Kitten Surprise guitarist Darrick “Bozzy” Keller, calling from Nashville. “Six years is a long time, but we were all playing shows along the way and each going through our own struggles and having families. “We were all kind of having our own experience but at the same time sharing it with the band. A lot has happened.” What also happened during the better part of the last decade was Rainbow Kitten Surprise solidified its fanbase, which related to the group’s journey. “I mean, our fans have been awesome — all of the support,” he said. “You can look at the Instagram and see signs people have made at shows. It’s like, we have the best fans. And, definitely, that was very eye-opening for me to be like, ‘Wow, like, this really proves the impact we’re having in people’s lives.’” What makes Keller happy is the impact now is all about music for the genre-bending act, which returns to Northeast Ohio for a show on Sept. 24 at Jacobs Pavilion in Cleveland. As for “Love Hate Music Box,” the Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s fourth studio effort continues the band’s shapeshifting tendencies. On it, the act dabbles in psychedelia, alternative, rock, electronic, country and hip-hop. “I feel like ‘How To: Friend, Love, Freefall’ was definitely a lot more experimental, whereas ‘Love Hate Music Box’ is more pop,” he said. “That was sort of the road where life took us. “Probably my favorite song on the new album is ‘Sickset,” which just has those elements of rock and kind of in-your-face guitars that some of our older albums have. I just love screaming songs and jamming on guitar.” The only question left for Rainbow Kitten Surprise fans is whether it’ll take another six years before the band releases its next new studio effort. “I feel like each time the album process has been different,” he laughed. “So I want to say I hope not, but, at the same time, if that’s what it takes, so be it.” Rainbow Kitten Surprise When: 8 p.m. Sept. 24. Where: Jacobs Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland. Tickets: $29 to $147. Info: Axs.com.