Alt-rock group X Ambassadors mark a major milestone with the release of VHS(X), out now, featuring the new version of their breakout hit “Renegades (Rerecorded).” The project revisits their 2015 debut album VHS with renewed creativity and a clear sense of identity.
“Renegades” became a rallying song for those who live boldly and independently. Now, “Renegades (Rerecorded)” captures the same energy with a deeper sense of gratitude and reflection. The updated version highlights how far the band has come while keeping the original spirit intact.
Frontman Sam Nelson Harris says, “I didn’t think much of this song at first, I’ll be honest. After I sent it off to Alex the day I wrote it, I didn’t think about it at all. But over the years as I’ve witnessed how much it’s meant to so many people, and the doors it opened for me and the band, it’s grown on me. It’s come to represent something scrappy and authentic about who I am and who we are as a band. Unconventional, in a world of our own, and uniquely us.”
VHS(X) offers a thoughtful reflection on the band’s evolution and creative resilience. It celebrates where X Ambassadors began and the enduring message of their music: to stay true, take risks, and keep moving forward.