Another week has passed you by, and you’ve done nothing to expand your worldview. Namely, in the field of new music. Your friends are worried about you, and have been blasting your record collection behind your back for years. It’s time for a change. New music is so easy to find these days that it’s actually a herculean task to stay stuck in your old ways. You shouldn’t have to suffer like this, so here are six new songs to get you on your way.
Less Than Jake ‘Not My Problem’
The summer of 2024 is nearly over. It was speculated that a ska revival – comparable to that one year in the nineties where everyone inexplicably liked the genre – would flourish, but that didn’t quite turn out to be true. But before you throw your checkered vans in the trash you can take solace in the fact that the skacore legends like Less Than Jake are still holding up their end of the bargain.
Blink-182 ‘No Fun’ & ‘All In My Head’
After their massively successful reunion album, ‘One More Time,’ Blink-182 is set to release a sequel in the form of eight new songs culled from the original sessions. The first two to be released, ‘No Fun’ and ‘All In My Head’ pick up right where ‘One More Time’ left off, delivering stadium-ready hooks with maxed out production value. They’re almost good enough to convince you to get your old band back together, but please be advised that is a terrible idea.
Laura Jane Grace ‘Baby, Baby’ (The Sidekicks Cover)
Famed Chicago punk label, Red Scare Records, is set to release a new compilation record in celebration of their 20th year in operation. The comp is set to feature new songs and covers from an absolutely stacked lineup of bands that have peppered the label’s storied roster. Among the tracklist is Laura Jane Grace’s excellent cover of Red Scare alumni The Sidekicks’ 2012 track, ‘Baby, Baby,’ which Grace has deemed her favorite of the Ohio band’s beloved discography.
Amyl and the Sniffers ‘Chewing Gum’
Drop what you’re doing and shut the fuck up. Amyl and the Sniffers have a new album coming out and literally nothing else is as important as that. The Aussie quartet’s third full length, ‘Cartoon Darkness,’ is set to drop at the end of October. Because the band knows that is a ridiculously long time to wait for more of their high octane magic, they’ve released the single ‘Chewing Gum.’ Unlike your favorite brand, this one will maintain its flavor for unlimited spins.
Balance and Composure ‘any means’
Your saddest, most lethargic friend has had a noticeable pep in their step lately. That’s probably because a reunion album from indie mainstays Balance and Composure is rapidly approaching. ‘With You In Spirit’ will mark the band’s first new album in nearly a decade, and based on the lead singles, it will be well worth the wait. The latest teaser, ‘Any Means,’ is lush as hell and filled to the brim with lyrics that will soon become your aforementioned friend’s vague Facebook posts for weeks to come.
Because we know you can never go back to your hideously boring old life, we’ve compiled these and a fuckton more songs into a handy playlist for you. Click here to listen and dazzle your friends with your newfound relevancy.