Stream The Bends's Debut Album 'If You Insist'
(Sacks & Co) Breakout alt-rock band The Bends continue a landmark year with the release of their anticipated debut album, If You Insist, out now via Warner Records; listen here.
If You Insist captures the band at a pivotal moment in their rise-from a Louisiana college bar band to a full-fledged touring act building a life around music. The title reflects the unexpected momentum that followed their early releases and live shows as opportunities began to unfold in ways they had once only imagined. At its core, If You Insist is a snapshot of The Bends embracing the uncertainty, excitement and possibility of stepping into the next chapter together.
"'If You Insist' is a lyric from the first track of the album, 'Off My Chest,'" shares lead singer and guitarist Hayden Field. "This line encapsulated what we feel our journey as a band has been thus far. We started the band in college for the fun of playing at our local bar. But after releasing music and beginning to tour the Southeast, the chance to commit to being a band as our livelihood became a reality. Everything had fallen into place in a way we'd only dreamed of, and so we replied, 'If You Insist.'"
The album includes acclaimed singles "Sticking To The Plan," "Hanging Around," "Seasons Change" and "Smoking In Bed," the latter of which broke the Alternative Airplay Top 100. Additionally, the band recently appeared on Track Star and Zach Bryan's Belting Bronco series.
Electric live performers, The Bends are currently on their first-ever North American "If You Insist" Tour. The tour has been a mixture of headline dates and major supporting dates with The Killers, Inhaler, Ole 60, The Red Clay Strays, as well as appearances at major festivals including Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and Summerfest. It kicked off on April 16th in New Orleans and is set to hit several major cities across the U.S. including sold-out shows in New York City, Philadelphia, Austin, Toronto and more.
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