Yellowcard are back—and they’ve never sounded more alive. With their new single Better Days, released May 28 via Better Noise Music, the pop-punk veterans blend raw emotion with a renewed sense of purpose, proving they’re not just revisiting their roots—they’re redefining them.
A reflective yet uplifting track, Better Days dives headfirst into themes of gratitude, forgiveness, and finding clarity in life’s chaos. It’s the kind of emotionally honest songwriting that put Yellowcard on the map in the early 2000s, now elevated by maturity and perspective. William Ryan Key’s vocals carry both the weight of lived experience and the hope of healing, while Sean Mackin’s signature violin lines weave through the mix like a familiar, welcome ghost.
Backed by bandmates Ryan Mendez and Josh Portman, Yellowcard feel tighter, stronger, and more inspired than ever. From the soaring chorus to the shimmering production, Better Days has all the hallmarks of a band reborn—not reliving the past, but reclaiming it on their own terms.
The accompanying music video, directed by Jordan Phoenix, adds a perfect dash of fun and nostalgia. Set in a throwback video store, the band performs as iconic ’80s movie characters, reminding fans that this chapter of Yellowcard is about joy and self-expression as much as it is about emotional catharsis. “This is the most fun we’ve had making a video in 20 years,” Key shares—and it shows.
With Better Days, Yellowcard aren’t chasing former glory—they’re celebrating where they’ve been, and where they’re going. It’s a triumphant return that’s equal parts heart and humor, and it just might be the anthem of summer 2025.
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