Sheer Mag Announce New Album 'Playing Favorites' on Third Man, Share Title Track & Video

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Sheer Mag, the renowned Philadelphian band, revealed the upcoming release of their long-awaited third full-length album, Playing Favorites, under the label Third Man Records on March 1, 2024. The album, showcasing a decade of their collective spirit honed in the dynamic realms of punk warehouses and concert halls, promises a dense work of gripping emotions, massive hooks, and meticulously crafted power-pop anthems. Unfolding with undeniable vitality, the album navigates the chaotic thrall of city living with a sweetly empathetic perspective, capturing the bewildering flow of daily life without succumbing to cynical narratives.

Its title track and album opener announces itself with a sense of self-assured swagger, spinning a jubilant tale of life on the road: the band is back together, and they know they’ve never sounded quite this good before.

“After nearly ten years of touring together, we felt qualified to write a song about doing it. It's a good introduction to the next era of Sheer Mag,” the band tell.

“Playing Favorites” is available today alongside a video directed and photographed by Craig Scheihing which gives fans a glimpse into life on the road — watch below.