Los Angeles band Niis have shared “No Flowers,” the latest single from the forthcoming new EP Play Niis – set for release 23rd October via Rise Records. Available now on all streaming platforms, “No Flowers” is joined by an official music video directed and edited by Marië Ramos – watch it HERE. The new track follows the EP’s lead single “Earthquakes,” which arrived earlier this month. NIIS ‘NO FLOWERS’ OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW
 On “No Flowers,” the band taps into their trademark intensity, with vocalist Mimi Doe delivering “I just wanna feel alive” through a barrage of jagged guitars and distortion. “A lot of the songs on this record are about fitting into societal monotony,” Doe explains, “We forget to put ourselves first by doing things that bring us joy and make us feel something, or anything. And that’s something I really wanted to capture with the lyrics.” Produced by Austin Coupe and Michael Shuman, on Play Niis the Los Angeles punk band embraces a more melodic, expansive side of themselves without losing the visceral energy that has defined them on prior releases. Written through periods of heartbreak, upheaval, and uncertainty, the six-song EP is ultimately about the search for joy and human connection in an increasingly disconnected world—music as a way to feel alive, process pain and find something beautiful in the chaos. Play Niis is available for pre-order / pre-save now, with limited edition vinyl color variants available in the Rise Records store. Up next, Niis are set to embark on a fall tour supporting Movements, Balance & Composure, and Midrift, with dates kicking off 7th October at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle, WA [full itinerary below]. For all of Niis’ upcoming live dates and ticket information, visit the band’s website. Niis—pronounced “Nice”—have spent the past several years building a reputation for music that is as confrontational as it is deeply human. Formed in 2020 by vocalist Mimi Doe and guitarist Ryan McGuffin, the band introduced themselves with Not Niis (2020), followed it with Must Be… (2022), and released their debut album Niis World in 2025. Now joined by bassist Isabella de Vroede and drummer Jonathan Salvo, Niis return with Play Niis, their Rise Records debut. If their earlier records were defined by rage and volatility, Play Niis finds the band leaning into melody, vulnerability and connection while continuing to confront the world around them. ‘Play NIis’ Tracklisting
1. Bad Aim
2. Big Fish Baby
3. Earthquakes
4. Take Your Mess
5. No Flowers
6. Westside NIIS 2026 US TOUR DATES
With Movements, Balance & Composure, & Midrift 7 Oct – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
8 Oct – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
10 Oct – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
12 Oct – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
14 Oct – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
15 Oct – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
17 Oct – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
18 Oct – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
20 Oct – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
21 Oct – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
23 Oct – New York, NY – Terminal 5
24 Oct – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
25 Oct – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
28 Oct – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
30 Oct – Richmond, VA – The National
31 Oct – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
2 Nov – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
4 Nov – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
6 Nov – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live Orlando
7 Nov – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
10 Nov – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
11 Nov – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
13 Nov – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre
14 Nov – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
15 Nov – Orlando, FL – Vans Warped Tour* * Festival Date PLAY NIIS ARRIVES 23RD OCTOBER 2026 VIA RISE RECORDS | 
