The strike until the lights go out

The indie rock trio The Strike has announced their new album. Until the lights go outfull of overwhelming anthems, is out on September 27th via Nettwerk. The band’s upcoming release sees them delve into 1980s synth landscapes with a modern twist, and their latest single “Just Like Paradise” is no exception. Listen to the song now below.

“Going into a real studio with a real producer was something we had never done before and we just wanted to take everything to a new level,” Says David Maemone (guitar, keys). So in the summer of 2023 they recorded Until the Lights Go Out with producer John Fields (Jonas Bros, Miley Cyrus, Switchfoot) in his studio in Minneapolis. “We have a nice division of labor between the three of us,” adds singer Chris Crabb. “Jay and David are more producer-musicians – and great multi-instrumentalists – and I’m more focused on lyrics and melodies. They put together demos and send them to me, like, ‘Hey, does this speak to you?'”

“Just Like Paradise” follows previous singles “Down”, “Heroes of the Heart”, “The Getaway”, “Soundtrack” and “Just Friends”, all of which are taken from the upcoming release. Reflecting on “Just Like Paradise”, David says: “Someone said it reminded them of listening to Mr. Mister, which was honestly the biggest compliment we could get. There are, like, big drums from all over the world – congas, toms. And a horn section! There are so many layers that it feels like a party.”

Catch The Strike’s high-energy headlining shows starting in Houston on July 11th and ending in Minneapolis on July 30th. There are a few more headlining dates across the US this fall. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Tour dates for The Strike:

July 11 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

July 12 – Austin, TX – Parish

July 13 – Dallas, TX – Dada Dallas

July 15 – Nashville, Tennessee – Cannery Hall

July 16 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5

July 18 – Washington, DC – Union Stage

July 19 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore

July 20 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre

July 21 – Allston, MA – Brighton Music Hall

July 24 – Buffalo, NY – Lounge

July 25 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Cafe

July 26 – Cleveland, Ohio – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

July 27 – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar

July 28 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall

July 30 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry

August 30 – San Diego, California – Soda Bar

August 31 – Los Angeles, California – Teragram Ballroom

September 27 – Salt Lake City, Utah – The Complex

September 29 – Denver, CO – Meow Wolf

October 10 – Pioneertown, California – Pappy & Harriet’s

October 11 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar

October 12 – Las Vegas, NV – The Beverly Theater

November 1 – Santa Cruz, California – The Atrium

November 2 – San Francisco, California – Down the Hill