VICTORY KID Announce New Album Catalyst; Stream The New Single “You’re Alright”

West Los Angeles punk outfit Victory Kid have released their new single “You’re Alright,” out now via SBÄM Records.

Stream “You’re Alright” here: https://bfan.link/youre-alright?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ8u4JleHRuA2F…

Inspired by the hook-heavy energy of early 2000s pop punk, “You’re Alright” pairs bright, driving guitars with some of the band’s most vulnerable subject matter to date. Written from the perspective of someone intimately familiar with late-night, throat-closing anxiety, the track captures the push and pull between internal panic and outward reassurance.

Balancing despairing lyrics with anthemic lift, “You’re Alright” doesn’t offer easy answers—instead, it lands as a necessary wake-up call for anyone caught in the space between no longer and not yet. It’s a song about sitting in discomfort, recognizing it, and finding just enough clarity to keep moving forward.

The single offers another window into Catalyst, the band’s upcoming sophomore album arriving May 24.

In 2020, frontman Harrison Nida found himself unraveling—grappling with depression, weed dependency, and the weight of a decade-long relationship he knew was slipping away. At the same time, drummer and co-founder Carlo Ribaux had moved back to Zürich, pushing the band into a long-distance dynamic and an uncertain future.

So Nida did the only thing he could do: he wrote.

What began as an outlet quickly became an obsession. Written during what Nida describes as his “reality at the bottom,” Catalyst emerged from a cycle of isolation and compulsive creation—days spent waking up, getting high, and disappearing into the studio, only to repeat it all again hours later. “My days became waking up, smoking two joints, and plunging into the studio,” he recalls. “This album became the only thing pushing me forward.”

From a flood of material, the band ultimately shaped 19 songs that map the terrain of mental health, political disillusionment, fractured relationships, and the slow, often painful process of self-realization.

Formed in 2016, Victory Kid have built a reputation for blending punk, ska, and rock into a sound that is as playful as it is volatile—channeling the melodic punch of Sum 41, the groove of Sublime, and the irreverent bite of Blink-182, while carving out their own identity through emotionally charged songwriting and high-energy live performances.

Raised on the shores of West Los Angeles, the band’s early years were rooted in a DIY ethos—surf in the morning, rehearse in the afternoon, and play wherever they could at night. Their 2017 debut Discernation, produced by Allan Hessler (Story Of The Year, Avenged Sevenfold, Save Ferris) and featuring horn work from Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger), was later picked up by SBÄM Records in 2020, helping expand their reach internationally.

Victory Kid soon took their explosive live show overseas, touring Europe with Zebrahead, Mad Caddies, and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and sharing festival stages with Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, and Bowling For Soup. But Catalyst marks a defining evolution—not just in sound, but in purpose.

As the world reopened, the band reconvened to bring the songs to life with producer Michael Pepe (Taking Back Sunday, Silverstein, The Paradox). They also collaborated with Andrew Remley (bass, lead guitar), Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish, Ice Nine Kills, Goldfinger) on horns, and Stevie Blacke on strings to expand the album’s sonic palette.

Determined to capture the full weight and character of Ribaux’s playing, drums were tracked at Capitol Studios’ legendary Studio B using the custom Masters of Maple kit designed specifically for the room.

“I’ve never played a bigger drum kit in my life,” says Ribaux. “And that’s exactly how it sounded. It inspired me to simplify some of my parts and just let the sound of the drums speak.”

Between sessions, Nida and Pepe also tracked acoustic material, including the standout “Will Be Gone.” “That room holds the spirit of everyone who’s recorded there,” Nida says. “It felt like being kissed by the walls.”

Sonically, Catalyst is Victory Kid at their most expansive. Long known for weaving ska, reggae, and melodic textures into their punk foundation, the band leans fully into contrast here—balancing explosive, pit-ready anthems with moments of restraint, vulnerability, and reflection. No two songs sound the same, yet each contributes to a cohesive emotional arc.

Producer Michael Pepe adds, “Victory Kid approached this record with poise, grace and the vision to execute a rock album that would stand the test of trends for years to come. From rehearsing in a Southern California garage to tracking in the depths of Capitol Studios, the record slowly took on a life of its own. It now lives in its final form—a complete piece of rock meant to be experienced front to back.”

At its core, Catalyst is about change. It confronts the cycles that keep people stuck—whether internal struggles or external pressures—and challenges the listener to recognize them. It’s about accountability, about facing reality head-on, and about finding the momentum to move forward.

More than just a collection of songs, Catalyst is the sound of hitting bottom and choosing to rebuild—louder, clearer, and more honest than ever before.

Victory Kid will support the release with a European run this summer and fall, including appearances at major festivals.

“You’re Alright” is out now on all streaming platforms. Catalyst arrives May 24 via SBÄM Records.

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