Chicago, IL– Pop-punk band, When The Sun Sets, are sharing their new single “Came Up Short” on October 9 The track can be found on the band’s upcoming, highly anticipated full-length record, The Cards We’re Dealt.” The album features recently released singles such as, “But What If We Struck Gold?,” “Undertow,” featuring Definitely Maybe and “Serotonin Sunrise.”

“Came Up Short” showcases a high-spirited energy with contrasting lyrics. When The Sun Sets creates a light atmosphere while tackling difficult themes surrounding mental health.

“We wanted to bring this video to life in a light and fun way for the audience. This song is about battling mental health and feeling like you don’t measure up, and we wanted to do something that none of us were great at. Basketball was the clear winner and we just made our custom basketball jerseys, so the timing was perfect. Our friend Connor at Cikson Creative helped us really bring this video to life and make it interesting at every second.” – Zack Baumgartner, lead vocalist.

“Came Up Short is a song about feeling like you can’t or won’t measure up in parts of your life. We wrote it to inspire others and show them they aren’t alone. The end of the song serves as motivation for people to keep going because we are all human, and we all have our own unique skill sets. You are always going to be good enough, no matter what your thoughts are telling you.” – Zack Baumgartner, lead vocalist.

“Came Up Short” can be found on the band’s upcoming full-length record, The Cards We’re Dealt, release date TBA.

“The Card’s We’re Dealt is a culmination of the last few years of our lives both as individuals and as a band. This album shines a light on some of the happiest times in our lives, and some of the most vulnerable because we want every listener to know that this life is full of ups and downs. The most important thing is that we are in it together, and we believe this record has a song for everyone on it that can truly speak to them. After 7 years and three studio EPs, we knew that it was time to make a longer piece of work, but we had no idea what it would become. The Cards We’re Dealt is a perfect summary of this band in one package, with all of our friends + family who made it possible.” – Zack Baumgartner, lead vocalist.

1. “Came Up Short“
2. “Honest”
3. “If Love Was a Highway, Then You Missed Every Exit” (ft. latenightsinmycar)
4. “Shapeshifter” (ft. 408)
5. “But What If We Struck Gold?” (ft. lolitslea)
6. “Villain” (You Can Hate Me)
7. “Serotonin Sunrise”
8. ‘Talking to Your Ghost”
9. “Getting Matching Jet Skis Was a Bad Idea” (ft. Bluprint)
10. “Undertow” (ft. Definitely Maybe)

Fans can catch When The Sun Sets this fall from 6/27-6/29 and again on 8/15-8/17, tickets are now available.

About When The Sun Sets: Chicago based pop-punk band, When The Sun Sets bridges the gap between modern and classic pop-punk. The band hones in on their ability to write relatable lyrics that highlight a message of mental health and suicide awareness. “For me, it’s going through my own experiences. You may think you’re alone, but a lot of people are going through the same thing. Our biggest thing we want to get through to our audience is that you’re never alone,” says vocalist Zack Baumgartner about the band’s lyrics.

With influence from bands like New Found Glory, A Day To Remember and Neck Deep, When The Sun Sets pairs their passionate lyrics with driving riffs to bring the fun back into the genre. The band signed with Lost Music Collective, owned by founder of Fueled by Ramen, Vinnie Fiorello, in 2019 bringing new energy to the roster after writing their heart-stealing acoustic ballad “February.” Their debut EP Transparent was released on the label in May of 2020 and gave the group a solid fan-base to begin their journey.

Now independent, the band is gearing up to release a full-length album amongst a string of singles. The release will feature artists such as: The Home Team, 408, Definitely Maybe, and lolitslea to showcase some talented friends in the scene and display the next step in their songwriting. Their most recent EP “You + Me 4 Never” has yielded over 300,000 streams on Spotify alone.

The newest single off their upcoming LP “Undertow” expands their sound. The song has a serene atmosphere with a kick of pop-punk to add a lively aspect. “The concept behind ’Undertow’ is about struggling with your mental health even when you’re making progress with it.” Says Baumgartner about the new track. “This song gives a take on the feeling of being swept away by your own griefs and hardships. It has always been our mission as a band to create a community where we everyone can support and love each other for who they are, and provide awareness to mental health through our music.”

Working with Courtney from Definitely Maybe has been a true blessing for us, and there is nobody better to help light a beacon for anyone who needs it than her. In working together, we aim to provide hope for anyone who is looking for it through ‘Undertow’ and highlight some of the positives in every day. ‘At least I made it out of bed today’ is a win that you can go into every day cherishing, and work off of that.”

When The Sun Sets bring their energetic show to life in massive ways, having played alongside major national and international artists such as: Bearings, The Home Team, 408, Boys of Fall, Every Avenue, Carousel Kings, Knockout Kid, Makeout, Story Untold and many more. The band intertwines their message of never wanting their fanbase to feel alone while building their own unique connection with them. “We just want there to be a sense of community where people are allowed to be themselves. We feel like a lot of people are missing out on that,” says the band about the environment they create at their live shows. Hear the band’s newest track, “Came Up Short” out October 9.