“Catchy, punky post-hardcore” - Brooklyn Vegan ![]() In addition, the band will celebrate the release of Past Liv es with a special, release day in-store performance at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, CA. Louder Sound singled out their set an AFTTERSHOCK highlight, adding: “there’s no pretension or theatrics – they’re just cool.” Find the complete tour itinerary, including recently announced first-ever European shows HERE and below. Both dates featured songs from the new album, a taste of the energetic, cathartic shows fans will experience on their upcoming headlining U.S. Dunes made their highly anticipated debut performances at Chicago’s RIOT FEST on September 15 th and Sacramento’s AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL on October 8 th. “Bombsquad” follows the band’s previously released tracks, “2022,” and “ Permanent Rebellion,” which have drawn praise from Stereogum, NME, Consequence, Ones to Watch, Brooklyn Vegan, Revolver, Alternative Press, and Loudwire among many others. “Leora” is an age-old word meaning ‘of the light’ or ‘compassion’, which I think is something we need to call and reflect on for growth and unity.” Dunes channeled the power of the former church’s iconostasis into spiritual consciousness via the song’s “ Leora” refrain in the chorus. ![]() The performance clip “Bombsquad – Live at Dreamland” was recorded at Dreamland Studios in Woodstock, NY, where some of the band’s favorite ever records (from Sunny Day Real Estate to The National to The Hold Steady) were created. The song is a rage against society’s depressing and destructive forces.” In the midst of the pandemic, people were trying to take down the government because a ConMan politician couldn’t admit that he had lost the election, not for any legitimate grievance or protest. “The lyrics for “Bombsquad” came from a poem that I wrote around the time of the January 6 th insurrection. The band also released a blazing live performance video for the track, watch “Bombsquad: Live at Dreamland” HERE. Dunes: guitarist Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance), guitarist Travis Stever (Coheed & Cambria), vocalist Anthony Green (Circa Survive), bassist Tim Payne (Thursday), and drummer Tucker Rule (Thursday) have shared “Bombsquad,” an explosive new track from their upcoming debut album, PAST LIVES, due November 11th, 2022 via Fantasy Records. ![]() WATCH “Bombsquad: Live at Dreamland” HERE
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