eattle pop punk band palettes share their new single “magenta. (restless)” on January 14, marking their first release since the 2023 self-titled EP. The track builds on the band’s punch-forward sound, pairing grooving rhythms with heavy pop punk melodies and a vocal performance that balances confidence and emotional exposure. It continues palettes’ use of color as a thematic anchor, with “magenta. (restless)” signaling a new era shaped by tension, momentum, and personal reckoning.
Written from lived experience, the song reflects frustration, helplessness, and care colliding at once. Vocalist Adam Blasi frames it as an honest response to being unable to protect someone you love, while guitarist Austin Esry brings in broader influences that stretch beyond traditional pop punk, drawing from reggae and blues to add movement and texture. palettes formed in 2021 and quickly built a following through relatable songwriting and high-energy shows, sharing stages with The Home Team and Arrows In Action in sold-out rooms. With new material produced alongside Kyle Black and Brian Butcher set to arrive later this year, “magenta. (restless)” opens the door to a restless and intentional next phase.