Why Bother? (Mason City, Iowa) has already delivered one amazing record this year, but why stop at one? Originally slated for a 2025 release, Hey, At Least You’re Not Me marks their second of the year and their seventh record in just three years. The band decided to drop it early—because why shelf a record when the future’s uncertain (remember all those delayed pandemic albums?). Besides, knowing Why Bother?, they’ve probably got even more material waiting in the wings.

With this release, 2024 brings us not one, but two essential Why Bother? LPs. Dropping at the perfect time—amidst a sea of Halloween-themed albums Hey, At Least You’re Not Me stands out with its dark, eerie vibe. It’s another bold step forward for a band that’s quickly cementing itself as one of the most exciting names in punk today.

Out now on Feel It Records.

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