Outatime! Are Bringing Back A Familiar Pop-Punk Sound With "Husky Fight!"
Florida-native pop punk band Outatime! are bringing back the golden age of pop-punk meets easycore with their new single “Husky Fight!”. It’s easy to pick up their influences in New Found Glory and Saves The Day with the classic riffs and catchy hooks throughout, but lying under the surface is a story of struggle that is equally as familiar to the genre.
"Husky Fight! has been a song that our bassist Nikk has been holding onto for some times now,” says vocalist Mike Forbes. “The song is about the constant struggle with anxiety and depression that sometimes can lead to thoughts of suicide and abandonment. We have all been there at times and we wanted to release the song with a message that tells whoever is experiencing these hardships that they are never alone and even though it doesn't seem easy, it always gets better.
After undergoing some lineup changes, Outatime! released their Mindset EP just earlier this year. While the band immediately hit the road to support this release, the world had other plans. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forced the band to cancel the tour, but instead of letting the disappointment consume them, they channeled their energy into new material. “Husky Fight!” is the first single to come since the release of Mindset, and is the first taste of their upcoming full-length No Boundaries - yes, these guys have been busy!
“Husky Fight!” is also accompanied by a powerful music video, which you can find below. Outatime! use the video to bring attention to a prevailing issue within the scene, domestic violence and sexual abuse. “With the music video, we wanted to aim to towards a PSA on domestic violence and sexual abuse that has plagued our lives by the deaths of close friends, but also the rampant abuse that has been going on in the music scene for years now.” Forbes continues, “No one deserves to be put through a situation where they are being taken advantage of or abused by a loved one or friend. There is support for victims and their voices must always be heard and acknowledged!”
Aside from being poised to explode within the pop-punk genre, Outatime are huge fans of Star Wars and hockey. If you happen to catch them at a show in the future, don’t be afraid to mention it to them, because I’m sure they’ll be more than willing to discuss for hours! Be sure to check out the official music video for “Husky Fight!” below and keep an eye out for more singles to come leading up to the release of No Boundaries.