Public Opinion reveals new album and releases new single ‘Balloon Man Running’
art rejects social media-derived faux therapy sentiments and platitude-drenched motivational speeches; this is properly pissed-at-the-world music for when it’s just time to vent. “A lot of bands make music about feeling bad but they’re so dialed-in. I think our message is a little more messy, but a lot more human,” he explains. “At the end of the day I’m kind of a quiet, angry guy. I don’t explode, I implode. So when it comes to the songs I don’t try to stop all that from coming through.”
Public Opinion will be hitting the road extensively this year. This week marks the beginning of a long series of North American spring tour dates supporting Drug Church and White Reaper, in addition to a newly announced lineup of summer shows with Squint in June. The band’s sophomore album, The Curse of Public Opinion, captures their evolution from spunky proto-punks to anthemic rock & roll. Produced by Brett Romnes (Anxious, I Am The Avalanche, Hot Mulligan), the album takes their blend of melody and madness to new heights.
The album features a collection of defiant anthems that delve into existential disappointment, delivered with a mix of 2000s garage rock swagger, classic punk hooks, and hardcore intensity. While many albums serve as a soundtrack for resilience, Public Opinion offers a raw and authentic expression of frustration when life kicks you while you’re down. The record’s explosive opening track, “Balloon Man Running,” showcases unfiltered emotion set against primal rock & roll riffs that few bands dare to attempt, let alone master.
Originating from the Denver, Colorado hardcore scene in 2020, Public Opinion has cemented their place as a powerhouse of anthemic rock & roll with their upcoming album. Rejecting shallow social media wisdom and motivational cliches, vocalist Kevin Hart’s lyrics reflect genuine discontent and anger, providing an outlet for listeners to connect on a human level. “At the end of the day I’m kind of a quiet, angry guy. I don’t explode, I implode. So when it comes to the songs I don’t try to stop all that from coming through.”
The Curse of Public Opinion tours heavily in the U.S., with a packed schedule this year. Kicking off with a string of North American spring tour dates with Drug Church and White Reaper, followed by a summer run with Squint in June, audiences can experience the band’s explosive live energy. The album, filled with tracks like “Flowers By Irene,” “Lucky Me,” and the title track “The Curse of Public Opinion,” captures the band at their most raw and impassioned.
Don’t miss the opportunity to witness Public Opinion’s captivating blend of melody and madness live this year. Stay up to date with their tour dates and keep an eye out for The Curse of Public Opinion dropping on August 7, 2026, via SideOneDummy. Get ready for an intense, unapologetic musical journey that channels the frustrations and anger of everyday life.