Lobster are making up for lost time. The Finnish rock band returned in April after a three-year hiatus, reignited by a rediscovered joy in making music, and they’re keeping the momentum going. After marking their comeback with the single “Baby I’m Yours Tonight,” they’ve now taken on Don Henley’s iconic 1980s hit “The Boys of Summer.”
The same genuine, human, and approachable energy that fueled their spring return gets pushed even further here. In Lobster’s hands, “The Boys of Summer” becomes a hard-rocking, high-octane reinterpretation that respects the classic melody while dragging it firmly into the present with a much heavier approach.
The band also dropped an action-packed video for the track, its eventful story keeping viewers hooked right to the final second. The single puts Lobster’s trademark strengths front and center, with powerful vocals, driving guitar riffs, catchy harmonies, and a rock-solid rhythmic foundation.
“The new single was made with a spirit that is, above all, a lot of fun to play, and one that is guaranteed to put listeners in a good mood,” says drummer Zeko Takamäki.
Lobster once again brought in some of the industry’s most respected professionals to polish the sound. The track was mixed by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox and mastered by the legendary Björn Engelmann at Cutting Room, whose résumé includes ABBA, Roxette, and Rammstein.
Founded in 2015, Lobster have released three full-length albums over their career, ‘Carousel’ (2016), ‘Killing Silence’ (2018), and ‘Love, Respect & Rock’n’Roll’ (2023), and this latest single makes a strong case that their best chapter may still be ahead.