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Tyler, The Creator: A Transformative Music Journey

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Bad Bunny: Breaking Language Barriers in Global Music

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In a world where English often dominates the global music charts, Bad Bunny has emerged as a game-changing force, proving that music transcends language. Born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio in...

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Post Malone: Blending Genres for a Unique Sound

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In an era where musical boundaries often blur but few truly innovate, Post Malone has carved out a unique space for himself by seamlessly blending rap, rock, and pop. His genre-defying approach has...

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Lorde's *Pure Heroine*: The Album That Revolutionized Pop Music

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When Lorde’s breakout single “Royals” first hit airwaves, it was clear the pop landscape was about to change. At just 16, Ella Yelich-O’Connor, the New Zealand artist known as Lorde, captivated the...

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Lizzo: Empowerment and Being Unapologetically Yourself

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SZA: The Rise and Impact of a Modern R&B Trailblazer

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SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe, is now one of the most vocal and well-known figures in modern R&B. With her distinctive sound and intelligent poetry, SZA’s musical career has been both dynamic and...

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Linkin Park Returns: A Bold Reset After Seven Years

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Metro Boomin's Sonic Web: Crafting the Soundtrack for 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

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How Dave Mastered Storytelling Through Lyrics

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SZA's 'Ctrl': The Album That Redefined Modern R&B

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Doja Cat Teases New Album Tracklist, and Fans Are Loving It

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Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Kanye West’s Music

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Joyce Manor Returns After Three Years

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Joyce Manor Return With “All My Friends Are So Depressed” After Three-Year Hiatus

Everyone’s favorite pop-punkers, Joyce Manor, are back with their first new song in three years. The surprise single, “All My Friends Are So Depressed,” is out now via Epitaph Records, blending influences as unlikely as The Smiths and hyperpop duo 100 Gecs.

Vocalist/guitarist Barry Johnson shared the unusual spark behind the track:

“The first line I came up with was ‘Lord Above in a Tecate Truck’ after passing a Tecate delivery truck with Jesus shit all over it on the freeway driving back to Long Beach after a show in Fresno. While searching for a line that rhymed, I came up with, ‘Why even exist? Who gives a fuck!?’ and the concept of ‘All My Friends Are So Depressed’ was born.”

Johnson described the lyrics as his take on a Lana Del Rey-inspired world, but filtered through Joyce Manor’s scrappy punk lens:

“Instead of icy, detached cool ’50s Americana, it’s all dirty shag carpet, bong rips, Peter Frampton Comes Alive, key lime pie, and suicidal ideations.”

He also revealed that his flow was heavily influenced by 100 Gecs:

“I was listening to a concerning amount in 2023. Much respect to Dylan and Laura — please take us on tour.”

On the musical side, the band looked to The Libertines, Tiger Army, X, and The Smiths.

Accompanying the single is a fittingly chaotic video directed by Jaxon Whittington and Barry Johnson, perfectly matching the track’s high-energy blend of punk grit and eccentric humor.

Joyce Manor Returns After Three Yearsjoyce-manor-returns-after-three-yearsMuhammad SiddiquiAug 20, 2025Everyone’s favorite pop-punkers, Joyce Manor, are back with their first new song in three years. The surprise single, “All My Friends Are So Depressed,” is out now via Epitaph Records, blending...