Joyce Manor Releases New Music
Joyce Manor have released their first new music in three years: a single and video titled 'All My Friends Are So Depressed.' The track, produced by Brett Gurewitz, is out now via Epitaph Records.
Inspiration Behind the Song
Singer Barry Johnson says the song began with a chance sighting of a Tecate delivery truck after a Fresno show, which inspired the chorus’ mix of humor and bleakness. He framed the track as his take on a Lana Del Rey mood, filtered through “dirty shag carpet, bong rips, Peter Frampton Comes Alive, key lime pie and suicidal ideations.”
Musical Influences
Sonically, the band cites influences ranging from The Libertines and Tiger Army to X and The Smiths in shaping the single’s sound.
Recent Releases and Activities
The new release follows 2023’s 40 oz. to Fresno, an album that drew positive notice from outlets such as The New York Times and Pitchfork for its sharp, melodic punk energy.
Since that record, Joyce Manor have kept busy: touring with Weezer, marking the 10th anniversary of Never Hungover Again, making their television debut on Everybody’s in L....