Joyce Manor have officially announced their sixth studio album, 40 oz. To Fresno will drop on June 10th via Epitaph Records.
Watch the video for the new single Gotta Let It Go below.
The first single available today on all streaming platforms, Gotta Let It Go pairs sentimental lyrics with an aggressive bridge, emphasising the 'punk' in pop-punk and is the perfect re-introduction to the band.
Originally planning to take a small break from music, Joyce Manor brought 40 oz to Fresno to life thanks to singer/guitarist Barry Johnson’s desire to keep writing during quarantine. Produced by Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Tokyo Police Club) mixed by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Phoenix) with Tony Thaxton of Motion City Soundtrack on drums, a sense of liberation lies at the core of this project.
It’s strangely fitting that the title was taken from an auto-corrected text message about Sublime. Those types of happy accidents are all over 40 oz. To Fresno and are worth the subsequent sonic hangover.
Vocalist Barry Johnson summarises
“This album makes me think of our early tours, drinking a 40 in the van on a night drive blasting Guided By Voices and smoking cigarettes the whole way to Fresno.”
Since forming in 2008, the pop-punk group has proved time and time again that they capture listeners’ attention through their catchy yet thought-provoking lyrics, and high energy shows. Although they have an established sound that reflects the energetic and gritty nature of the band which fans have come to expect, they push the limits by experimenting throughout the recording process.
Joyce Manor are no strangers to our shores having toured Australia three times including support for The Smith Street Band, performing on Yours And Owls Festival and their own headline tour.
40 oz. To Freedom
1.Souvenir
2.NBTSA
3.Reason To Believe
4.You’re Not Famous Anymore
5.Don’t Try
6.Gotta Let It Go
7.Dance With Me
8.Did You Ever Know
9.Secret Sisters
Listen to Joyce Manor
