Alt-rock icons Yellowcard are officially back — and louder than ever. Their long-awaited album, Better Days, is out now via Better Noise Music, marking the band’s first full-length release in almost ten years.
The comeback was nothing short of explosive. The title track and lead single, “Better Days,” shot straight to No. 1 on Alternative Radio, giving Yellowcard their first-ever chart-topper — an incredible 22 years after their debut on the format. It’s a triumphant return that proves great music never fades; it just evolves.
The album is executive produced by Travis Barker, who also plays drums on every track, adding his signature punk energy to Yellowcard’s melodic fire. The result is a record that feels both classic and renewed — an emotional reflection on gratitude, forgiveness, perspective, and purpose.
“We didn’t want to make another record unless it was the best of our career,” says frontman Ryan Key. “And this time, we gave ourselves permission to ask for help.”
That help came through longtime friend Nick Long, who connected the band with Barker. From there, the creative spark was instant. Barker recalls,
“Sometimes the world has a wild way of putting things into place. Neither of us planned to work together, but once we got in the studio, the magic was undeniable.”
One of the album’s standout moments is the new lyric video for “You Broke Me Too,” featuring Avril Lavigne. The collaboration is a nostalgic yet refreshing crossover between two 2000s icons.
“Travis called me and played the track,” Lavigne shares. “I loved how it’s an anthem for finding hope after heartbreak.”
Key adds, “Having Avril on this record is surreal. Her performance mixed with our classic Yellowcard sound feels like a sonic time machine.”
The album also features Matt Skiba on an upcoming track titled “Love Letters Lost.”
Yellowcard’s rebirth comes with a renewed creative energy — and some well-deserved celebrations. While in Las Vegas for the When We Were Young Festival, fans can catch them at:
- Zia Records (Eastern Ave) for an Album Signing, and
- The Punk Rock Museum for their Pop-Up Exhibit and “Better Days” Album Party on Friday, October 17.
Exclusive “Better Days” merch bundles are available now via the Better Noise Music label store.
Capping off a milestone year, Yellowcard will finish their Maximum Fun Tour with A Day To Remember, wrapping up on November 14 in their home state of Florida.
Formed in Jacksonville, FL in 1997, Yellowcard redefined 2000s alt-rock with their violin-infused pop-punk sound. Their 2003 classic Ocean Avenue remains a generational anthem, now certified 2x Platinum, with over 4 million albums sold worldwide and 1 billion+ streams.
After a 2017 disbandment and a 2022 reunion, Yellowcard enters a new creative era — one that feels like both a homecoming and a rebirth.
“Better Days” is out now — and for Yellowcard, those better days are finally here.
