Taking Meds has announced their first new music in roughly two years, sharing the single "Memory Lanes" this week, along with some upcoming tour dates where they are to be joined by the likes of Superheaven, GEL, Somerset Thrower, Ridgeway, LURK, and more.
Guitarist/vocalist Skylar Sarkis shares some insight into "Memory Lanes:"
I like retreating into fantasy when I’m feeling dissatisfied with reality because fantasy doesn’t have to consider any downsides. My current favorite is moving into the mountains and never talking to anyone again. However, the most common one for me has always been nostalgia. This song is pretty much about that. Musically, it’s pretty new territory for us. We wanted to write big choruses and big leads because that’s what we want to hear right now. Nobody has ever agreed on a classification for our music so everyone has always just called us a rock band. Now they can finally be right. You’re welcome.
The new single comes courtesy of Smartpunk Records. Taking Meds last released Terrible News From Wonderful Men in 2021.
Upcoming Shows:
04/06 - Long Island, NY @ Amityville Music Hall %
04/07 - Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool %
04/08 - Richmond, VA @ LTC Festival $
04/22 - Brooklyn, NY @ St. Vitus ^
05/18 - Bloomington, IN @ Antumbra Room
05/21 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Upstairs *
05/22 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Underground *
05/24 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Underground *
05/25 - San Fernando, CA @ Midnight Hour *
05/26 - Los Angeles, CA @ Peppermint Club *
05/27 - Cupertino, CA @ X Bar *
05/29 - Portland, OR @ Mano Octula *
05/30 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset *
06/01 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Beehive *
06/02 - Denver, CO @ Globe Hall * +
06/04 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club +
06/05 - Columbus, OH @ Dirty Dungarees +
% w/ Somerset Thrower
$ w/ Superheaven, Glitterer, Narrowhead, more
^ w/ GEL, Peace Test, Dog Breath
* w/ Ridgeway
+ w/ LURK
