Chicago pop punk outfit Alkaline Trio have released a surprise three-song single,Ā E.P.Ā Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify.
The band’s first studio release since 2018’sĀ Is This Thing Cursed?Ā features the tracks “Minds Like Minefields”, “Radio Violence”, and “Smokestack”. It’s possible these songs weren’t intended for release at this time. But with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing Alkaline Trio to postpone their tour with Bad Religion, they wanted to give fans a bit of relief.
In a statement, guitarist and vocalist Matt Skiba said he hoped the new music would “help people transcend the uncertainty:”
āWith the tour postponed and the current state of the world, we feel and hope that some new music will help people transcend the uncertainty and possible fear they might be feeling, if even for a few minutes. Music has always had a way of helping us all cope with unpleasant times. We can only hope that ours can do the same for our fans on some level. We hope you enjoy the songs.ā
The digital version is out now, while a 7-inch vinyl is available for pre-order. The limited-edition run includes 1,000 blue discs with red centers for sale in the US, and 500 color-reversed singles for European distribution. The vinyl E.P. features only two tracks, with “Minds Like Minefields” on Side A and “Radio Violence” on the B-Side.
While Alkaline Trio may have postponed their tour, all ticket sales will be honored when the dates are rescheduled, which means now might be a great time to pick up some sweet deals on the secondary market. Tickets are available here.
E.P.Ā Artwork:
E.P. Tracklist:
01. Minds Like Minefields
02. Radio Violence
03. Smokestack
Alkaline Trio Drop Surprise Three-Song Single, E.P.: Stream
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