New Years Day

New Years Day was formed in Anaheim, California, in 2005. The band quickly established an online presence, actively promoting their music on platforms like MySpace. Their efforts led to a feature on the ‘MySpace Records, Volume 1’ compilation CD and a spot on the soundtrack for the video game ‘Saints Row’. After signing with TVT Records, they released their self-titled EP in 2006, followed by their debut full-length album, ‘My Dear’, in 2007. The album, which was self-financed and self-produced, featured collaborations with members of Reel Big Fish and Motion City Soundtrack. However, TVT Records’ bankruptcy in 2008 impacted the album’s promotion, leading to changes in the band’s lineup.

Despite early challenges, New Years Day continued to evolve. In 2010, the band joined the Vans Warped Tour, a significant milestone. They released their Japanese debut album, ‘Headlines & Headstones’, which included material from their earlier releases and a cover of Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’. Their 2011 EP, ‘The Mechanical Heart’, followed a label deal with Hollywood Waste. The band consistently toured, supporting artists such as Blood on the Dance Floor and William Control. In 2013, they released their second album, ‘Victim to Villain’, through Century Media Records and performed on the Vans Warped Tour for 40 shows. Following a shift in labels, the ‘Epidemic’ EP was released in 2014, marking a turning point with a focus on themes of resilience.

The band’s third album, ‘Malevolence’, released in 2015, peaked at No. 45 on the Billboard 200, representing their highest chart position to date. This was followed by their first headlining tour. New Years Day continued to perform at major events like the Alternative Press Music Awards and multiple Vans Warped Tours. Their 2019 album, ‘Unbreakable’, saw the band explore a heavier sound with themes of empowerment, and its single “Shut Up” reached number 17 on the Mainstream Rock Charts. In 2022, after a hiatus, the band returned with new music, including “Hurts Like Hell,” and announced their fifth album, ‘Half Black Heart’, set for release in March 2024, featuring a reformed lineup that includes returning members.