Los Angeles-based band The Manic Standstill have returned with new single, “Bulletproof”, a song that came together quickly. Inspired by a challenge, vocalist and songwriter Adam Bones (Save Ferris, Richie Ramone, Josie Cotton, The Two Tens) asked his wife, Megan, a true crime enthusiast and writer, if she could write lyrics inspired by the genre. To his surprise, fully written lyrics appeared in his inbox the very next day.

Adam Bones says:

I was so excited and inspired by these incredible words that the music just poured out of me — I must have written the music in about five minutes.

Megan later revealed that her lyrics “were loosely based on the harrowing true story of Mary Vincent, a survivor of a brutal attack and an enduring symbol of resilience.”

“Bulletproof” was once again recorded and produced by Davey Warsop at Strong Studios. The track features the talents of Aixa Vilar (drums) and Michelle Rangel (bass) from the Punk band Go Betty Go.

The video for “Bulletproof” was brought to life by Nicolette Vilar, lead singer of Go Betty Go, who also directed and conceptualized the project.

Vilar says:

It was a pleasure working with The Manic Standstill on this very fun music video. The concept came to me when listening to the chorus of the song and knowing how tall everyone in the band is. I played with the surreal idea of a woman who goes from being tiny to crazy tall. I’m also inspired by the colors I see out in the California desert. I had a lot of fun directing the band and putting it all together in post.

“Bulletproof” will appear on the band’s upcoming album, set to arrive later this year via Wiretap Records/Double Helix.