Make Out Monday Take Listeners 'Back to the Feeling' with New Retro-Infused Single
- Danielle Holian
- Oct 24
- 3 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR
FFO: Blink-182, The Story So Far, The 1975, Walk the Moon, Mayday Parade, Paramore
Genre(s): Alternative, Rock, Pop Punk, Alt-pop, Emo-pop, 80s shimmer
Alternative rock outfit Make Out Monday return with their brand-new single ‘Back to the Feeling’, a shimmering, nostalgic anthem that fuses 80s-inspired soundscapes with the band’s signature pop punk energy.
Written by Zack Shada, Seth Renken, and Ezra Behrens, ‘Back to the Feeling’ began as an acoustic riff from drummer Seth before evolving into a full-bodied track powered by Zack’s soaring melodies and nostalgic lyricism. Produced and mixed by Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount, and mastered by Ted Jensen, the single pays homage to 80s icons like Tears For Fears, The Cars, Genesis, and Don Henley, while still firmly rooted in the raw emotion and energy that defines Make Out Monday.
Thematically, ‘Back to the Feeling’ reflects on longing for a lost moment in time, a relationship preserved as memory, impossible to relive but unforgettable all the same. Despite the sombre sentiment, the track pulses with optimism, pairing heartfelt lyrics with uplifting instrumentation designed to capture that euphoric rush of nostalgia.
“It’s about trying to return to a time, place, or feeling you can’t get back to,” says vocalist Zack Shada. “We wanted it to sound hopeful even in its melancholy, like rewinding the tape of your life.”
The single is also laced with a cinematic nod to Back to the Future, one of the band’s favourite films. That connection comes full circle on October 25th, when Make Out Monday will debut the song live at a special Back to the Future 40th anniversary celebration at the iconic Twin Pines Mall filming location. The band will also release a music video, featuring a DeLorean and a nostalgic journey through their own memories, as a playful homage to the cult-classic movie. Fans may recall the group’s previous Back to the Future–themed video for Kissaphobic (2018), which went on to amass over 8 million streams.
ABOUT MAKE OUT MONDAY
Hailing from Los Angeles, Make Out Monday blend the urgency of pop punk with the shimmer of 80s-inspired alt-pop. With over 20 million lifetime streams and a global fanbase built from appearances at comic cons and tours across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and the Philippines, the band has carved a unique space in alternative music. Their single Twixter climbed to #1 on KROQ Locals Only, and they were voted Most Popular Pop Punk Band on KLOS.
The band has performed alongside legends such as Run-D.M.C. and New Politics, and headlined major events, including a show for 5,000+ fans at Asia Pop Comic Con in Manila. Their track record also includes features on All Time Low’s popular podcast Full Frontal.
Fronted by Zack Shada (vocals), an accomplished actor and voice artist known for roles in Lost, Adventure Time, Grey’s Anatomy, and more, alongside Seth Renken (drums) and Ezra Behrens (guitar), with collaborator Nathan Bramsway on bass, the band continues to expand their sonic palette while staying true to their roots.
With ‘Back to the Feeling’, Make Out Monday have crafted a nostalgic yet forward-looking anthem that feels both timeless and urgent, a reminder that even if you can’t relive the past, you can always bring its spirit into the present.
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