ASBURY PARK – The Bouncing Souls have unveiled “Only Echoes,” the second single from their forthcoming album, Born to Be, marking a continued artistic exploration of their enduring punk rock sound.
“Only Echoes” was released on May 29, 2026, serving as the second single from The Bouncing Souls’ upcoming album, Born to Be. This album is scheduled for release on June 26, 2026. The track, like the full-length project, was produced by Will Yip, known for his work with the band on previous efforts, including Ten Stories High.
Recorded at Memory Music Studios, Born to Be features the established lineup of Greg Attonito, Pete Steinkopf, Bryan Kienlen, and George Rebelo. The album is an independent release by The Bouncing Souls. The band will support the new material with a tour running from June 2026 to February 2027, including their annual “Stoked for the Summer” event in Asbury Park, NJ.
The Weight of Fading Worlds: A Punk Rock Meditation on Loss and Memory
The Bouncing Souls’ “Only Echoes” delves into loss and memory, reflecting on fading certainties. Vocalist Greg Attonito conveys emotional depletion, yet a defiance persists against external pressures. The track, from their album Born to Be, progresses to cycles of farewell and fragility, portraying perpetual change. For more, read our breakdown of “Only Echoes” by Bouncing Souls.
The imagery of a “new timeline” suggests an unavoidable future containing seeds of loss, while a dying “flower” symbolizes repeated farewells in cherished inner spaces. This underscores sorrow’s recurring nature. The song also confronts broken bonds, highlighting the profound difficulty in rebuilding trust, intensifying the feeling of existential void from betrayal.
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