Linda Lindas Announce Gotta Get Out LP with Hayley Williams

The Los Angeles-based punk quartet The Linda Lindas have announced their third studio album, "Gotta Get Out," scheduled for release on August 28 via Reprise/Warner Records. The announcement was accompanied by the release of a new single, "Closer," which features a collaboration with Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams.

The track marks the band's first official studio collaboration with Williams, a longtime supporter. The relationship began last summer when Williams joined the band on stage in London. For "Closer," Williams opted to join the group in the studio rather than record her part remotely, contributing to the song's bridge during the session. Band members described the experience as an honor, noting Williams has witnessed their growth over the past decade.

In a statement, guitarist Bela Salazar and vocalist/guitarist Lucia de la Garza said "Closer" is about feeling like you're losing control of time and watching yourself grow older from afar. They emphasized the importance of staying present amid constant motion, a theme that resonates throughout the upcoming album.

"Gotta Get Out" represents a significant creative step for the band, as it is the first album the four...