Nevertel Announce New Album ‘Start Again’ Out Sept. 12 Via Epitaph
Share Music Video For Lead Single “Criminal”
Nevertel by Bryan Kirks
Hailing from Tampa, Florida, hard-rock innovators Nevertel – Jeremy Michael (vocals), Raul Lopez (producer/rapper) and Alec Davis (guitar) – announce their new album ‘Start Again‘, out September 12th via Epitaph Records.
The trio also share the addictive lead single “Criminal” featuring glitchy production and thunderous instrumentation, anchored by an irresistibly catchy hook. With lyrics that confront intense emotional and mental pressure, frontman Jeremy Michael explains, “Criminal” explores a time where I lost control of who I was and was struggling to hold onto who I used to be. This song is a glimpse into how stress, anxiety, and unresolved feelings can change a person over time, making them act in ways they never expected and turning them into someone they don’t recognize.” Watch the music video directed by Orie McGinness (Bad Omens, Spiritbox) below:
Blurring the lines between nu-metal, hip-hop, and alt-rock, Nevertel are refining their genre-hopping formula with razor-sharp precision. With their upcoming debut full-length on Epitaph, the trio brings a new perspective, honed from a four-year process of constant reinvention. On Start Again, the band explore themes of second chances, reinvention, and finding new purpose after destroying old versions of yourself. As they push to be better in every aspect of their lives – personally, musically, and as a unit – Start Again is a sonic representation of that growth and a testament to Nevertel’s commitment to evolution.
Considered by the band as “a record we’ve been trying to write for years,” the thirteen tracks on Start Again are puzzle pieces of older and newer ideas spurred by the Nevertel crew. During the writing process, the band noticed a recurring thread of crashing, burning, and new beginnings, born of songs like “Starting Over” which has roots as far as four years back. Undergoing multiple transformations before finding its final form, songs were scrapped, revisited, and reworked, mirroring the lyrical journey the band portrays throughout the record.
Recorded in sessions across Los Angeles, Nashville, Memphis and their home state of Florida, the making of Nevertel’s new album marks a significant shift for the band. Internally produced with Raul Lopez at the reigns, they also worked with outside collaborators for the first time, including Dave Cowell (Sleep Theory) and Gianni Taylor (Bring Me The Horizon). Coming from a DIY background, the band found the experience to be a valuable learning opportunity that helped them grow as musicians. A key aspect of this collaboration was an unconventional songwriting approach, where sessions began with conversations rather than music. This approach allowed the band to explore deeper themes and lyrics, resulting in a more nuanced listening experience.
Nevertel were united in 2014 by an unbreakable bond and a shared passion for music. Leading with an emphasis in quality in everything they do, they currently sustain over 124 Million catalog streams (1.4M weekly) and continue to build on their online community of over 600K social media followers. After independently releasing multiple albums, EP’s and singles, they signed to Epitaph Records in 2024 and saw another dream become reality. Now with their new album Start Again, the band are on a mission to inspire other people to make great changes in their lives.
Start Again Tracklisting
1. Start Again (Prelude)
2. Criminal
3. Did It All
4. Break the Silence
5. Good Intentions
6. Sacrifice
7. Losing Faith
8. Miles Apart
9. Some Things
10. ICON
11. Playground
12. Starting Over
13. Ever After
Catch Nevertel on the lineups of festivals like Sonic Temple, Welcome To Rockville and Rock Fest this year, sharing stages with the likes of Linkin Park, Bad Omens, Architects, Knocked Loose and more! Tickets available HERE
Nevertel On Tour
May 10 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival*
May 17 — Daytona, FL — Welcome To Rockville*
May 20 — Birmingham, AL — Workplay
May 21 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen
May 23 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewers Street Ice House
May 27 — El Paso, TX — Lowbrow Palace
May 28 — Phoenix, AZ — The Marquee
May 29 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
May 30 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
May 31 — Reno, NV — Virgin Street
June 3 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
June 4 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
June 6 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
June 7 — Colorado Springs, CO — The Black Sheep
June 8 — Denver, CO — The Summit
June 10 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon
June 11 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity
June 13 — Madison, WI — Majestic
June 14 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
June 15 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrews Hall
June 16 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation
June 18 — Syracuse, NY — The Wescott
June 19 — Boston, MA — The Sinclair
June 20 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theater
June 22 — Portland, ME — State Theater
June 24 — Pittsburgh, PA — Mr. Smalls
June 26 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
June 28 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall
July 18 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest*
July 19 — Grand Rapids, MI — Upheaval Festival*
*Festival Play
