November 3, 2025 – Post-emo band Ben Quad released the new single “Very Big In Sheboygan.” The accompanying music video offers a lighthearted glimpse into Ben Quad’s creative process, blending playful outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage from their time recording their new record on a farm in New Jersey. This is the final single off their forthcoming album Wisher, set for release on 14th November via Pure Noise Records. Stream “Very Big In Sheboygan” here and watch the music video here. 
This latest track finds the band stepping even further out of their ‘Midwest Emo’ comfort zone. The song was initially written with the intention of having a harder edge, but with synth leads and sliced guitar glitches spread throughout the song, the sound gravitates toward a more pop-centric sound. “This song is based on the period of my life when I would drive up 7 hours every couple of weeks to make a long-distance relationship work with my partner. Despite the obstacles of living so far apart from each other, the happiness I felt seeing this person made the long drives worth it,” says guitarist Edgar Viveros. “It feels good to put out a proper love song. We’re leaning into a poppier lane for sure on this one, but there’s also so much energy and deliberation that we put into the instrumentals, I think anyone, not just the lovebirds, will enjoy it.” This new track follows previous singles off the record “It’s Just a Title” and “Painless.” Both previously released tracks explore heavy themes of grief, loss, and existential insecurity. Lyrically, this new track leans away from that a bit, instead exploring the longing and desire to see someone you love living hundreds of miles away. Wisher serves as the follow-up to Ben Quad’s 2022 debut I’m Scared That’s All There Is. While the first record captured the uncertainty of youth, Wisher reflects a more hopeful perspective, with the title symbolising the part of ourselves that looks ahead to a better future. The new album feels like a response to the band’s earlier work, offering growth and optimism in place of doubt. Leaving the Sooner State for New Jersey, the band connected with producer Jon Markson (The Story So Far, Drug Church) to bring the album to life, taking up residence at his farm/studio for their first real studio experience. Amidst barnyard animals and peaceful countryside, the idyllic setting provided the perfect backdrop – full of time and space – to find themselves and the next evolution of their sound. Wisher is now available for physical pre-order, and those who do are invited to attend their upcoming in-store performance and signing in Birmingham, AL at Seasick Records. View vinyl and bundle options at https://lnk.to/BenQuad_Stores Wisher Track Listing 1. What Fer? 2. Painless 3. You Wanted Us, You Got Us feat. Zayna Youssef 4. Did You Decide to Skip Arts and Crafts? feat. Sam Canty 5. It’s Just A Title 6. Very Big in Sheboygan 7. All Your Luck 8. Classic Case of Guy on the Ground 9. West of West feat. Nathan Hardy 10. I Hate Cursive and I Hate All of You Ben Quad is gearing up to kick off a US tour supporting labelmates, KOYO. The band will then head to the UK/EU supporting Arm’s Length. A full list of tour dates are below. Tickets are available at https://benquad.com/tour. Ben Quad Tour Dates w/KOYO November 3 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Mission Theater November 4 – Seattle, WA – The Vera Project November 6 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music November 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Lodge Room November 8 – San Diego, CA – Voodoo Room @ House of Blues November 9 – Mesa, AZ – The Rosetta Room November 11 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger November 12 – Dallas, TX – Dada Dallas November 14 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade November 17 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend November 18 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club November 20 – Washington, DC – Pearl Street Warehouse November 21 – Somerville, MA – Cafe at The Somerville Armory November 22 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church November 23 – New York, NY – Racket NYC UK with Arm’s Length February 5 – Southampton, UK – Engine Rooms February 6 – London, UK – O2 Academy Islington February 7 – Manchester, UK – Club Academy February 9 – Glasgow, UK – G2, The Garage February 10 – Newcastle Upon Tune, UK – The Grove February 12 – Liverpool, UK – District February 13 – Leeds, UK – Project House February 14 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy 2 February 15 – Kingston Upon Thames, UK – Fighting Cocks EU with Arm’s Length February 18 – Antwerpen, Belgium February 19 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Dynamo February 20 – Cologne, Germany – Gebäude 9 February 21 – Hamburg, Germany – LOGO “Overall, this record is the most confident we’ve ever been as songwriters,” Viveros continues. “There are moments where we venture into experimental and folky territory, but a good amount of the album is also us having fun and leaning into full pop-sensibility.” ‘Wisher’ is out 14th November 2025 via Pure Noise Records. ‘Wisher’ is now available for physical pre-order. View vinyl and bundle options at https://lnk.to/BenQuad_Stores | 
