[Cover photo credit to Kam Coker]
The Post-Emo band Ben Quad have released the new single “Very Big In Sheboygan.” The accompanying music video offers a glimpse into Ben Quad’s creative process, blending 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, 2025, 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 gravitated toward a more Pop-centric sound.
Guitarist Edgar Viveros says:
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. 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.
Wisher serves as the follow-up to Ben Quad’s 2022 debut I’m Scared That’s All There Is. Wisher reflects a more hopeful perspective, with the title “symbolizing the part of ourselves that looks ahead to a better future.”
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. They felt like the idyllic space was the perfect place to find the next step in their sound.
Fans are invited to attend the band’s upcoming in-store performance and signing in Birmingham, AL at Seasick Records.
Ben Quad Tour Dates
w/ KOYO
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.”
‘Wisher’ is out November 14 via Pure Noise Records.
