The Bobby Lees – New Self

Punk Reborn with Fire and Ferocity

The Bobby Lees are a ferocious punk outfit formed in Woodstock in 2017. Led by vocalist and guitarist Sam Quartin alongside Macky Bowman (drums) and Kendall Wind (bass), the band have built a reputation for furnace-blast live shows and no-compromise studio records. Their raw intensity has earned admiration from legends like Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry and Henry Rollins. Since releasing their debut in 2018, they’ve toured relentlessly across the US and Europe, carving out a fiercely loyal following. With their fourth album — and Epitaph debut — New Self, the band double down on their wild, dangerous edge while expanding their sonic reach.

New Self captures The Bobby Lees at their most explosive and expansive. Produced by Dave Sardy and Alex Pasco in Los Angeles, the record pushes their signature bravado into a broader, reverberating soundscape without dulling the sharpness that defines them. The album feels brasher, louder and more commanding — punk rock stretched wide but still snarling at its core. It’s a thrilling evolution that retains their bottled-lightning energy while amplifying the chaos to stadium-ready proportions.

Why it is trending: New Self is generating strong momentum as the band’s first release on Epitaph Records, marking a major step up in visibility and industry backing. Praise from punk icons, continued touring across both sides of the Atlantic, and heightened streaming engagement are propelling the album into wider alternative circles. With critical attention focusing on their bold sonic expansion, New Self feels like a breakthrough chapter for one of modern punk’s most uncompromising acts.

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