The Bouncing Souls are something of a punk rock institution. The band have been consistently churning out their beloved brand of anthemic punk since 1989, and have earned an intensely loyal fanbase with tireless touring and an unrelenting love of making music. As the band approached the creation of their tenth full length, they sought to make a record that captured the spirit of their earlier work, while incorporating who they are today. That record is Simplicity and its 13 tracks of undeniably infectious punk rock prove that The Bouncing Souls have a lot more to say.

In making Simplicity, The Bouncing Souls set out to write songs that, first and foremost, would translate into the live environment. With over 20 years worth of anthems under their collective belt, it's a challenge to write a setlist that incorporates newer material, but Simplicity's many standouts are more than up to the task. Next, the band enlisted the help of producer John Seymour, who manned the mixing boards for their fan favorite LPs How ISpent My Summer Vacation and Anchors Aweigh, to record the album with all of the raw energy of the live performance. The production of Simplicity perfectly embodies the band's bite and power, the driving guitars, prominent bass, rock-solid drums, and soaring vocals all cutting through with no unneeded studio shine. From speedy hardcore-influenced ragers, to comparatively tender punk ballads, Simplicity's dynamics show every side of The Bouncing Souls.

On Simplicity, The Bouncing Souls do what so few long-running bands are able to accomplish: they utilize all of the skills and lessons that come from over 20 years of making music, while still capturing the reckless spontaneity of their past work. That delicate balance can only be found if there's a sincerity in the songs that comes from genuine love of playing music together, and The Bouncing Souls have that in spades.

JER is a multi-instrumentalist based out of Gainesville, Florida. Refusing to be bound by the limits of genre, JER continuously innovates their sound with every release. While their music is rooted in ska and punk, they also pull influence from hip-hop, hardcore, jazz, indie and emo to shape a unique, genre-defying experience.

Jer Hunter initially rose to prominence through their YouTube Channel Skatune Network where they individually produce cover songs in their bedroom. Once 2020 hit, their focus shifted to prioritizing their solo music under the project JER. With the production help of We are the Union’s Reade Wolcott, JER came out of the gate strong with a handful of singles followed by their billboard-charting debut record “Bothered / Unbothered”, showing how their musical sound has expanded and evolved.

Now, JER’s artistry is supported by a full band of seasoned musicians both live and in the studio. Their music is fiercely political and progressive, providing an exhilarating experience shaped by their perspective as a black, queer, non-binary person. JER illustrates strong conviction with lyricism decrying systematic injustice while having joyous liberation being felt at its root. The music is a reminder that resistance of the unjust IS liberation and liberation IS celebration.