Yellowcard is back — and bigger than ever.
After a heartfelt farewell tour in 2017, the beloved pop-punk and alt-rock band seemed done for good. But time, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose reopened the door. What began as a one-off Riot Fest reunion blossomed into a sold-out Ocean Avenue 20th anniversary tour, festival appearances, and now the band’s first album in nearly a decade.
Better Days, produced by blink-182’s Travis Barker (who also drums on every track), is Yellowcard’s most ambitious and emotionally resonant record yet. It’s a bold reflection on gratitude, forgiveness, and perspective — a statement that growth isn’t linear, and sometimes the best chapter begins after the supposed ending.
“We didn’t want to come back unless we could make the best album of our career,” says frontman William Ryan Key. “Travis helped us unlock that.” Violinist Sean Mackin calls the record “fresh, energized, and still unmistakably Yellowcard.” Songs like “Take What You Want,” “honestly i,” and the title track balance raw emotion with anthemic power, reminding fans why Yellowcard once dominated MTV, Billboard charts, and the Vans Warped Tour.
The band’s journey spans platinum albums, global tours, and personal hardships — from the genre-defining success of 2003’s Ocean Avenue to the quiet burnout that led to their goodbye. But the second act is rooted in unity and gratitude. “This time we’re all rowing in the same direction,” Mackin says. “We know how fragile it is, and we’re treating it with care.”
Better Days, their first release on Better Noise Music, isn’t just a comeback — it’s a reckoning. Yellowcard sounds fully recharged and revitalized, proving that sometimes, the story doesn’t end where you think it does.
This isn’t just a return. It’s Yellowcard, ready for what’s next.
Ocean Avenue
Better Days
Only One
Breathing
Way Away
The band’s breakout hit Ocean Avenue became a pop-punk anthem.
Ocean Avenue single certified double platinum by the RIAA in America.
Parent album Ocean Avenue reached platinum status, solidifying major success.
Follow-up hit Only One earned gold certification for digital sales.
2006’s Lights and Sounds achieved gold, despite stylistic left turn.
Yellowcard released ten studio albums across decades of relentless touring worldwide.
MTV and Billboard Hot 100 frequently showcased Yellowcard’s biggest hits.
Vans Warped Tour veterans, they influenced an entire pop-punk generation.
Performed live at MTV Movie Awards, earning mainstream cultural recognition.
Featured on the blockbuster Spider-Man 2 soundtrack in 2004.
Toured globally with acts like Third Eye Blind and blink-182.
Reunion announced 2022 after Riot Fest sparked healed relationships between members.
Released 2023 Childhood Eyes EP marking a strong return to recording.
Produced comeback album Better Days with blink-182’s Travis Barker drumming.
Reunion tours featured Forbes coverage and sold-out Ocean Avenue anniversary shows.
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