JOYCE MANOR - 40 Oz. to Fresno LP (Colour vinyl)

Label: Epitaph

After originally intending to take a short break, LA pop-punk trio Joyce Manor have returned with their sixth studio album, 40 Oz. To Fresno – released 10 June 2022 via Epitaph Records.

The strangely fitting title – taken from an auto-corrected text message about Sublime – sets the mood for the happy accidents that comprise the record. Produced by Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Tokyo Police Club) and mixed by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Phoenix) with Tony Thaxton of Motion City Soundtrack on drums, a sense of liberation lies at the core of the project.

Since forming in 2008, Joyce Manor have captivated audiences with their thought-provoking lyrics and high-energy live shows. Comprising of vocalist/guitarist Barry Johnson, bassist Matt Ebert and guitarist Chase Knobbe – wrote much of the album during quarantine, with songs spanning the last eight years. 40 Oz. To Fresno’s nine songs clock in at just 17 minutes without a second of filler and plenty of hooks – the very definition of pop-punk.