AUSTIN – Emo outfit Riley! has released “Another Round of Radical ‘Ritas, Please,” a new single showcasing their refined sound and emotional depth on Pure Noise Records.
Riley!, the South Texas emo outfit, announced their new EP, To Live And Die In The American South, set for release on July 17, 2026, via Pure Noise Records. The single “Another Round of Radical ‘Ritas, Please” features Tades Sanville of Hot Mulligan and was unveiled alongside the EP announcement. This record was produced by Phil Odom and recorded in Austin, Texas.
The EP continues Riley!’s exploration of isolation, connection, and the fight to feel seen, themes resonant for the openly queer, progressive band from a conservative region. To Live And Die In The American South also features guest appearances from Eric Egan of Heart Attack Man and Gabe Wood of Saturdays at Your Place.
Self-Sabotage, Isolation, and Pop Sensibility in the American South
Riley!’s “Another Round of Radical ‘Ritas, Please” introduces their upcoming EP, To Live And Die In The American South, exploring isolation and identity. The track contrasts an upbeat pop sound with raw self-sabotage, as vocalist Ryan Bluhm confronts internal deception. This single offers a visceral honesty, grounding the band’s craft in profound self-loathing. Read our breakdown of “Another Round of Radical ‘Ritas, Please” by Riley!.
The song deepens into a cycle of perceived failure and conditional acceptance, with Bluhm’s lyrics highlighting themes of feeling misunderstood and left behind. Tades Sanville of Hot Mulligan contributes additional vocals, amplifying anxieties of abandonment. The bridge uses a jarring metaphor of “putting an animal down” for a harsh, inevitable severance, underscoring the raw honesty central to Riley!’s storytelling.
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