Upchuck Unleash Ferocious New Single ‘Tired’

Atlanta punk group Upchuck have dropped their ferocious new single ‘Tired’ from their forthcoming album I’m Nice Now.

Atlanta punk band Upchuck have released their latest single, ‘Tired,’ the opening track from their forthcoming album I’m Nice Now, due October 3rd. The track sees vocalist KT grappling with feelings of hopelessness while confronting the relentless spectacle of social injustice.

With thunderous beats and scorching guitar riffs, KT channels frustration into a sharp critique of the powers that be: “And I’m tired of the darker news / And I’ve tried warning you / It feels right scaring you.”

Produced and mixed by Ty Segall at Sonic Ranch Studio and mastered by Heba Kadry, I’m Nice Now also includes previously released singles ‘Plastic,’ ‘Forgotten Token,’ and ‘Un Momento.’ The band comprises KT (vocals), Mikey Durham and Hoff (guitars), Ausar Ward (bass), and Chris Salado (drums/vocals).

As KT explains, rage has always been a driving force: “Being a POC, by default, you’re gonna have that rage. You’re gonna have that desire for change, and that desire for the fuckery to end.” This intensity fuels the band’s music, with the album reflecting the pain, anger, and resilience of their lived experiences.  “You’re gonna have that desire for change, and that desire for the f**kery to end.” 

Recorded live to tape with minimal overdubs, I’m Nice Now captures Upchuck’s raw energy. Drummer Chris contributes vocals in Spanish on a few tracks, blending elements of cumbia with the band’s punk sound for a unique sonic edge.

Upchuck’s name itself represents autonomy and resistance. Chris elaborates: “We can’t just keep letting these people control us. We need freedom.” The album channels their rage into music, offering both a release and a critique of systemic injustices, while KT reflects: “Now, I feel like I can take a breath in a way, but it’s the same dirty air. But at least I can breathe.”

With ‘Tired’ and I’m Nice Now, Upchuck continue to transform personal and collective frustration into incendiary punk anthems, solidifying their position as a vital force in contemporary punk.