YOUNG WIDOWS readying “Power Sucker”, first new album in 11 years

Young Widows return with Power Sucker, their first new album in 11 years. The Louisville, Kentucky trio has announced a release date of March 21, 2025, and they’ve already shared a new track, “Call Bullshit.”

“The sounds, songs, and passages within Power Sucker are the very reason that Young Widows are still a band after an 11-year creative pause; they remain masters at making music with equal parts sonic and emotional weight,” the band states.

They describe this fifth studio album as full of “sizzling guitars, growling bass, and lock-tight drums” that build on the collage of noise-rock, hardcore, and post-punk that has inspired many underground artists.

Power Sucker comes with a limited edition metallic silver and opaque blue swirl vinyl (1,000 copies) and custom die-cut packaging. The 13 tracks—“The Darkest Side,” “Every Bone,” “Call Bullshit,” “Exit Slowly,” “Power Sucker,” “Turned Out Alright,” “Balloon,” “The Holy Net,” “Total Fucking Clarity,” “Take Get Lost,” “Falling Bullet,” “A Life in Tow,” and “Hotel of Crows”—were put together by musicians who have been recognized for their “precision and style,” ensuring that once these parts mesh, they create a distinct sonic identity.

According to the band, “Historical accomplishments aside, Power Sucker has the shock and wonder of a new band’s debut album,” yet it’s also the product of “three passionate lifers once again sharing their undying love for the art of sound. No one and no thing can take those powers away.”

 

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Young Widows will perform a string of tour dates in support of Power Sucker. On January 17, they’ll be in Asheville, NC, at Heavy Mountain Fest with Pelican, and in early February they’ll play shows in Louisville, Cleveland, Winchester, Richmond, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, joined at various stops by Thou and Null.

April dates include Louisville, Birmingham, New Orleans, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, and St. Louis with Cherubs and Porcelain. They’ll also play the Prepare The Ground Festival in Toronto on May 30.

Pre-orders for Power Sucker are available now.

YOUNG WIDOWS on tour:

Jan 17 – Asheville, NC @ Heavy Mountain Fest +
Feb 2 – Louisville, KY @ Portal #
Feb 3 – Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s #
Feb 4 – Winchester, VA @ Bright Box Theatre #
Feb 5 – Richmond, VA @ Warehouse #
Feb 6 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar #
Feb 7 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts ^
Apr 5 – Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar %
Apr 6 – Birmingham, AL @ Woodlawn Theater %
Apr 7 – New Orleans, LA @ No Dice %
Apr 8 – Houston, TX @ White Oak/Upstairs %
Apr 9 – Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room %
Apr 10 – Dallas, TX @ Cheapsteaks %
Apr 11 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Resonant Head %
Apr 12 – Kansas City, MO @ Farewell %
Apr 13 – St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole %
May 30 – Toronto, ON @ Prepare The Ground Festival

+ with Pelican
# with Thou and Null
^ with Thou
% with Cherubs and Porcelain