West Coast punks The Last Gang will release their third album Obscene Daydreams on September 20 via Fat Wreck Chords (pre-order), and judging by the songs we’ve heard from it so far, it sounds like they’re going in a few new directions after toying with reggae-infused punk on their last album. “We don’t really have a theme,” says vocalist/guitarist Brenna Red. “We’re just a bunch of punk rockers who like to make music and write about things that make us feel good and angry and alive.”
They recently released the grungy lead single “Madness,” and we’re now premiering second single “Berlin To Rome,” a gritty punk anthem that also has a bit of a post-punk vibe with its stabbing guitars and groovy rhythm section. The band says:
“Berlin To Rome” explores our relationship to touring and our love for some of the amazing cities we’ve been lucky enough to travel to and play shows in over the years. Our aging bodies have logged many miles in the process, often feeling the pain from long drives deep in our bones. But the adventure and the uncertainty of it all keep us coming back. Despite the physical and mental anguish, we’d trade a suit and tie for twenty-hour drives any day and will likely continue to do so until our broken bodies are no longer able.
Watch the videos for both new singles below. The Last Gang also have upcoming tour dates, including one of the final NOFX shows, and those are listed below too.
Tracklist
1. Electric Avenue
2. The Others
3. NRA Back 2 School
4. Hide the Antagonist
5. Rumors
6. Dogmatic Capitalizer
7. Vacant Eyes
8. Madness
9. Dead Horse
10. Berlin to Rome
11. Years from Now
The Last Gang — 2024 Tour Dates
15 Aug 2024 in Reno, NV @ Cellar Stage W/ The Drowns
16 Aug 2024 in Boise, ID @ The Shredder W/ The Drowns
17 Aug 2024 in Seattle, WA @ Clockout Lounge W/ The Drowns
18 Aug 2024 in Portland, OR @ The Twilight W/ The Drowns
19 Aug 2024 in Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s W/ The Drowns
20 Aug 2024 in Albany, CA @ Ivy Room W/ The Drowns
21 Aug 2024 in Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial W/ The Drowns
22 Aug 2024 in Long Beach, CA @ Alex’s Bar W/ The Drowns
23 Aug 2024 in Las Vegas, NV @ The Usual Place W/ The Drowns
24 Aug 2024 in San Diego, CA @ Tower Bar W/ The Drowns
25 Aug 2024 in Santa Cruz, CA @ Catalyst Atrium W/ The Drowns
28 Aug 2024 in Chicago, IL @ Chop Shop W/ Teenage Bottlerocket
29 Aug 2024 in Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop W/ Teenage Bottlerocket
30 Aug 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA @ Cattivo W/ Teenage Bottlerocket
31 Aug 2024 in Garwood, NJ @ Crossroads W/ Teenage Bottlerocket
2 Sep 2024 in Wilmington, DE @ Bar XIII W/ Teenage Bottlerocket
3 Sep 2024 in Virginia Beach, VA @ The Bunker W/ Teenage Bottlerocket
4 Sep 2024 in Wilmington, NC @ Reggie’s W/ Teenage Bottlerocket
5 Sep 2024 in Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 W/ Teenage Bottlerocket
6 Sep 2024 in Nashville, TN @ The Vinyl Lounge W/ Teenage Bottlerocket
7 Sep 2024 in Chattanooga, TN @ JJ’s Bohemia W/ Teenage Bottlerocket
15 Sep 2024 in Newcastle, UK @ The Cluny
16 Sep 2024 in Manchester, UK @ Rebellion
17 Sep 2024 in Huddersfield, UK @ The Parish
18 Sep 2024 in Leicester, UK @ O2 Academy 2
19 Sep 2024 in Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy 3
20 Sep 2024 in Oxford, UK @ O2 Academy 2
21 Sep 2024 in South Hampton, UK @ Joiners
22 Sep 2024 in London, UK @ O2 Academy 2 Islington
4 Oct 2024 in Los Angeles, CA @ Berth 46 w/ NOFX