[Cover photo credit to Greg Norton]

Punk Rock power trio Ultrabomb have released their new single, “Artificial Stars.” The track marks the first release from their forthcoming full-length album, The Bridges That We Burn, arriving April 3, 2026 via DC-Jam Records/Virgin Music Group.

“Artificial Stars” confronts themes of “isolation, endurance, and the drive to keep reaching forward even in uncertain times.”

Greg Norton explains:

Sitting in our bunkers, we only have artificial stars to look at. We are all scarred, but we keep reaching for those stars.

Ultrabomb’s members have interesting Punk pedigrees. On bass and vocals is Greg Norton, a founding member of Hüsker Dü. On drums and vocals is Derek O’Brien, best known for his work with Social Distortion, as well as pivotal roles in Agent Orange, Adolescents, and D.I. On guitar and vocals is Ryan Smith, a veteran songwriter, musician, and producer widely recognized for his work with Soul Asylum.