Ben Quad Release New Single “Very Big In Sheboygan” – Forthcoming LP Wisher Out November 14 via Pure Noise Records

Today, the post-emo band Ben Quad released the new single “Very Big In Sheboygan.” The accompanying music video offers a lighthearted glimpse into Ben Quad’s creative process, blending playful outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage from their time recording their new record on a farm in New Jersey. This is the final single off their forthcoming album Wisher, set for release on November 14 via Pure Noise Records.

This latest track finds the band stepping even further out of their ‘Midwest Emo’ comfort zone. The song was initially written with the intention of having a harder edge, but with synth leads and sliced guitar glitches spread throughout the song, the sound gravitates toward a more pop-centric sound.

“This song is based on the period of my life when I would drive up 7 hours every couple weeks to make a long distance relationship work with my partner. Despite the obstacles of living so far apart from each other, the happiness I felt seeing this person made the long drives worth it,” says guitarist Edgar Viveros. “It feels good to put out a proper love song. We’re leaning into a poppier lane for sure on this one, but there’s also so much energy and deliberation that we put into the instrumentals I think anyone, not just the lovebirds, will enjoy it.”

This new track follows previous singles off the record “It’s Just a Title” and “Painless.” Both previously released tracks explore heavy themes of grief, loss, and existential insecurity. Lyrically, this new track leans away from that a bit, instead exploring the longing and desire to see someone you love living hundreds of miles away.

Wisher serves as the follow-up to Ben Quad’s 2022 debut I’m Scared That’s All There Is. While the first record captured the uncertainty of youth, Wisher reflects a more hopeful perspective, with the title symbolizing the part of ourselves that looks ahead to a better future. The new album feels like a response to the band’s earlier work, offering growth and optimism in place of doubt.

Leaving the Sooner State for New Jersey, the band connected with producer Jon Markson (The Story So Far, Drug Church) to bring the album to life, taking up residence at his farm/studio for their first real studio experience. Amidst barnyard animals and peaceful countryside, the idyllic setting provided the perfect backdrop – full of time and space – to find themselves and the next evolution of their sound.

Wisher is now available for physical pre-order, and those who do are invited to attend their upcoming in-store performance and signing in Birmingham, AL at Seasick Records. View vinyl and bundle options at https://lnk.to/BenQuad_Stores

Ben Quad just kicked off a US tour supporting labelmates, KOYO on October 23 in Toronto, ON at Velvet Underground. They will be visiting cities including Seattle, Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington DC, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and more. It will wrap up November 23 in NYC at Racket. The band will then head to the UK/EU supporting Arm’s Length. A full list of tour dates are below. Tickets are available at https://benquad.com/tour.

Ben Quad Tour Dates

w/ KOYO

• November 3 - Portland, OR - McMenamins Mission Theater
• November 4 - Seattle, WA - The Vera Project
• November 6 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music
• November 7 - Los Angeles, CA - The Lodge Room
• November 8 - San Diego, CA - Voodoo Room @ House of Blues
• November 9 - Mesa, AZ - The Rosetta Room
• November 11 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger
• November 12 - Dallas, TX - Dada Dallas
• November 14 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
• November 17 - Charlotte, NC - Amos’ Southend
• November 18 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club
• November 20 - Washington, DC - Pearl Street Warehouse
• November 21 - Somerville, MA - Cafe at The Somerville Armory
• November 22 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
• November 23 - New York, NY - Racket NYC

UK with Arm’s Length

• February 5 - Southampton, UK - Engine Rooms
• February 6 - London, UK - O2 Academy Islington
• February 7 - Manchester, UK - Club Academy
• February 9 - Glasgow, UK - G2, The Garage
• February 10 - Newcastle Upon Tune, UK - The Grove
• February 12 - Liverpool, UK - District
• February 13 - Leeds, UK - Project House
• February 14 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy 2
• February 15 - Kingston Upon Thames, UK - Fighting Cocks

EU with Arm’s Length

• February 18 - Antwerpen, Belgium
• February 19 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Dynamo
• February 20 - Cologne, Germany - Gebäude 9
• February 21 - Hamburg, Germany - LOGO

“Overall, this record is the most confident we’ve ever been as songwriters,” Viveros continues. “There are moments where we venture into experimental and folky territory, but a good amount of the album is also us having fun and leaning into full pop-sensibility.”

Ben Quad just kicked off a US tour supporting labelmates, KOYO on October 23 in Toronto, ON at Velvet Underground. They will be visiting cities including Seattle, Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington DC, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and more. It will wrap up November 23 in NYC at Racket. The band will then head to the UK/EU supporting Arm’s Length. A full list of tour dates are below. Tickets are available at https://benquad.com/tour.

Ben Quad Tour Dates

w/ KOYO

November 3 - Portland, OR - McMenamins Mission Theater

November 4 - Seattle, WA - The Vera Project

November 6 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music

November 7 - Los Angeles, CA - The Lodge Room

November 8 - San Diego, CA - Voodoo Room @ House of Blues

November 9 - Mesa, AZ - The Rosetta Room

November 11 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger

November 12 - Dallas, TX - Dada Dallas

November 14 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade

November 17 - Charlotte, NC - Amos’ Southend

November 18 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club

November 20 - Washington, DC - Pearl Street Warehouse

November 21 - Somerville, MA - Cafe at The Somerville Armory

November 22 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church

November 23 - New York, NY - Racket NYC

UK with Arm’s Length

February 5 - Southampton, UK - Engine Rooms

February 6 - London, UK - O2 Academy Islington

February 7 - Manchester, UK - Club Academy

February 9 - Glasgow, UK - G2, The Garage

February 10 - Newcastle Upon Tune, UK - The Grove

February 12 - Liverpool, UK - District

February 13 - Leeds, UK - Project House

February 14 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy 2

February 15 - Kingston Upon Thames, UK - Fighting Cocks

EU with Arm’s Length

February 18 - Antwerpen, Belgium

February 19 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Dynamo

February 20 - Cologne, Germany - Gebäude 9

February 21 - Hamburg, Germany - LOGO

“Overall, this record is the most confident we’ve ever been as songwriters,” Viveros continues. “There are moments where we venture into experimental and folky territory, but a good amount of the album is also us having fun and leaning into full pop-sensibility.”