The Story So Far is back with a fury, pushing ahead with their newest single, “Letterman.” As an energetic taster of their latest LP, I Want To Disappear, “Letterman” is a masterclass in emotional urgency, entwining melodies, and the sort of anthemic hooks that have cemented their status as one of the most significant household names in the genre.
“Letterman” joins singles “All This Time” and “Big Blind,” both of which have already notched 10.5 million streams on Spotify alone. Produced by Jon Markson (Drug Church, KOYO), I Want To Disappear was written and recorded in 20 days, and an experimental, instinctive approach saw the band push into an exhilarating new sonic terrain.
Markson remembers the care that distilled the band’s signature sound while seeking new textures. “We weren’t afraid to change the setup on a per-section basis. It just had to ‘feel’ right.” That ethos is evident in “Letterman,” a song that marries emotional rawness with sublimated urgency, raising the stakes of the band’s other work and making it an immediate highlight in its catalog.
As I Want To Disappear is looking to be one of 2024’s most hotly anticipated records. “Letterman” is a spine-tingling reminder of exactly why The Story So Far is still lighting the way for modern pop-punk.