Alien Ant Farm just released “Reasons,” a charged-up new single out now via Judge & Jury Records. The track opens a fresh chapter for the SoCal rockers, who are leaning into new collaborations after more than two decades together. It’ll land on their forthcoming album, due out this fall.
The song carries a real story. Written by Rome Ramirez (formerly of Sublime with Rome) and Andreas Ramirez, with production from Howard Benson, “Reasons” came together through deep Southern California roots. Alien Ant Farm and Sublime with Rome have shared the same scene for years, and at one point shared the same management. When the team brought the song to the band, they grabbed it and gave it an edgier spin.
Frontman Dryden Mitchell explained what pulled him in. “‘Reasons’ resonates with me because I love the notion that some people, if granted the opportunity of a second chance, actually make the change in themselves to be present and reliable to someone. This song is tight and concise, and an ANThem to all who have wanted to actually make that change for the better. This song is about redemption and making your wrongs right. It’s about second chances after hurtful, dumb mistakes. Recording this song with the Judge and Jury production team has been a joy and a privilege to remember for a lifetime,” he shares.
“Reasons” is the band’s first track built alongside Judge & Jury’s production crew, a lineup stacked with rock heavyweights: Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Skillet, Papa Roach), Neil Sanderson (Three Days Grace), Mike Plotnikoff (Van Halen, Aerosmith, Buckcherry), and Joe Rickard (Breaking Benjamin, Starset, In Flames). The result is a tight, muscular rock single that hits with momentum and heart.
There’s more on the way too. Alien Ant Farm will mark the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album ‘ANThology’ with a special vinyl edition arriving this year.