Motion City Soundtrack: New Album & Music Video
Motion City Soundtrack, led by Justin Pierre, unleashes their first new album in a decade: “The Same Old wasted Wonderful World,” set to drop September 17th.The band’s highly anticipated seventh studio album features 11 tracks and the release of the lead single “She Is Afraid,” accompanied by a music video. after disbanding in 2015, Motion City Soundtrack reunited and crafted a vibrant return. The album, inspired by their signature sound, includes contributions from Patrick Stump of Fall out Boy, and Mat Kerekes of Citizen. Stay tuned for more from News Directory 3, including the band’s fresh viewpoint. Discover what’s next for this iconic band.
Motion City Soundtrack Announces New Album: The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World
updated June 17, 2025
Motion City Soundtrack, the Minneapolis emo and pop-punk band fronted by Justin Pierre, is making a comeback with their first new album in a decade. The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, their seventh studio album, is scheduled for release Sept. 17 via Epitaph. The lead single, “She Is Afraid,” is available now, accompanied by a music video inspired by Severance.
The album, recorded with Sean O’Keefe at electrical Audio in Chicago, features 11 tracks. Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, Mat Kerekes of Citizen, and Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer make guest appearances. The band also released “Stop Talking” for the movie Didi last year.
after releasing Panic Stations in 2015, Motion City Soundtrack disbanded. Members relocated, and Pierre pursued a solo career. The band, including guitarist Joshua Cain, bassist Matt Taylor, keyboardist Jesse Johnson, and drummer Tony Thaxton, reunited on New Year’s Eve 2019.They toured in early 2020 before the pandemic. The new album, a fresh take on their signature sound, came together during that time.
“I think that if you look at a lot of our past records, it’s about ‘What’s wrong? What am I not getting right? Why do I feel fucking crazy? Why can’t I figure this out’… and I figured it out,” Pierre said. “It’s almost like I felt I didn’t have an identity [in the past] and now by working through the hard stuff, I know who I am.”
What’s next
Fans can anticipate the release of The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World on Sept. 17, marking a new chapter for Motion City Soundtrack and a return to the emo and pop-punk scene.