[Cover photo credit to Francois Rudaz]

After nearly a decade away, Rock band The Modern Era have released new single “Dear Anyone”. The track marks the group’s first new music since 2016 and serves as the first preview of a full-length album, coming in 2026. The new single also features production work by Jack Endino (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees).

Formed in Minneapolis, The Modern Era, featuring Jack Swagger, Chris Fister, Josh Ripley, Ben Pelowski, and Nick Pelowski, first emerged in 2013 with a series of independent releases. They rose to widespread attention when the track “A Million Things” was featured in the A24 film Barely Lethal in 2015, followed by U.S. tours supporting The Meat Puppets and Richie Ramone behind their debut album Too Loud, Too Bad.

The band followed with 2016’s Repeat Offender, then took an extended hiatus as members pursued personal projects. In 2022, their song “Under The Gun” appeared in the Amazon Prime film Drafted 2035, with Swagger also starring in the movie’s lead role. Behind the scenes, the group quietly completed their second album, now ready for release in 2026.

Upcoming shows:

12/19 Zhora Darling, Minneapolis, MN