Ben Quad has released “Ephemera” – the title track from their upcoming EP set for release on 25th October 2024 via Pure Noise Records. Stream the song here and pre-order their EP here. 
Following their signing to Pure Noise in August, the band released two other explosive singles prior to this one including the cathartic track “You’ll Get Nothing and Like It” and the Deafheaven-inspired song “Your Face As An Effigy.” Their latest releases have received recognition from the likes of UPROXX, Brooklyn Vegan, and New Noise Magazine, among others. Ben Quad shares their thoughts on the new single below: “This song is the boiling point of the record. All beauty and happiness in the world seem to be tainted by capitalism (“Why does every flower wilt away?”). We, as victims of a negligent system, can only ask ourselves why we continue to accept perpetual cruelty. The final chorus of the record is a proclamation that we are nothing more than disposable in the eyes of our supposed protectors.” With influences ranging from William Bonney to Pg. 99, and Underoath, Ephemera marks a bold, aggressive evolution from their 2022’s I’m Scared That’s All There Is. Lyrically, the EP tackles societal decay, environmental anger, and the need for action, providing sharp critiques of modern life and politics. Produced by longtime collaborator CJ Cochran from Outline In Color, the band’s recording journey was punctuated by a tour allowing deeper introspection and creative refinement. The resulting tracks combine personal and political themes to devastating effect. While there are still hints of their old songs contained within Ephemera, the band definitely presents a new iteration of their sound with added chemistry and confidence. Ephemera Track List: 1. I Did Not Create the Rules 2. You’ll Get Nothing and Like It 3. Your Face as an Effigy 4. Exit Wounds 5. Ephemera Produced by longtime collaborator CJ Cochran from Outline In Color, the recording process was broken up by the band going on tour. That break allowed for extra contemplation and consideration about what they were making. The result is a set of songs that combines the personal and the political to devastating effect. While there are still hints of their old songs contained within Ephemera, the band definitely present a new iteration of their sound with added chemistry and confidence. Ben Quad will head out on tour again this fall to support Prince Daddy & the Hyena for three weeks before kicking off the Pure Noise Tour with Microwave, Prince Daddy & the Hyena, and Just Friends on October 29 at Iron City in Birmingham, Alabama. For a complete list of dates and to purchase tickets, head to BenQuad.com. Upcoming Tour Dates w/ Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Heart To Gold, and Cliffdiver October 9 – Denver, CO – The Oriental October 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall October 12 – Boise, ID – Neurolux October 14 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern October 15 – Portland, OR – Wonder Bar October 17 – San Jose, CA – The Ritz October 18 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall October 20 – Pomona, CA – Glass House October 21 – San Diego, CA – Voodoo Room @ HOB October 23 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom October 25 – Las Vegas, NV – Area 15 October 26 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine October 28 – Memphis, TN – Growlers PURE NOISE RECORDS TOUR w/ Microwave, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, and Just Friends October 29 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City October 30 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues November 1 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger November 2 – Fort Worth, TX – Tulips November 3 – Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard November 4 – Lawrence, KS – Granada November 6 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall November 7 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s November 8 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall November 9 – Joliet, IL – The Forge November 10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation November 12 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe @ Old National Centre November 13 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s November 15 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall November 16 – Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes November 17 – Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy’s November 18 – Baltimore, MD – The Recher November 20 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club (Upstairs) November 21 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre November 22 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm November 23 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham About Ben Quad Since forming in 2018, the Oklahoma four-piece band—Sam Wegrzynski (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Henry Shields (backing vocals/bass), Edgar Viveros (lead guitar), and Isaac Young (drums)—have released three split EPs and their 2022 debut album, I’m Scared That’s All There Is. Those records, alongside tours with Hot Mulligan, Arm’s Length, and Forests, have helped establish Ben Quad as one of the emo/indie/punk bands to know – a hybrid of all those scenes and sounds that works incredibly well, both live and on record. | 
