Polyvinyl Record Co. and Laura Jane Grace are pleased to present ’Cuffing Season,’ the latest single to be lifted from the Friday, February 16th, 2024 release of Grace’s highly anticipated new album, ’Hole In My Head.’ Having already revealed the acclaimed fan favorite ’Dysphoria Hoodie’ and the Gilbert Trejo-directed music video for the fuzzed-out, power-pop ripper ’Hole In My Head,’ her latest single ’Cuffing Season’ is an acoustic rumination on age, hardship, and moving forward in the face of despair.
”I think as you get older and go through life’s hurts and heartbreaks, it gets harder and harder to let yourself be open and vulnerable,” Grace says. “But when you do, it can be so worth it even if you just end up hurt and heartbroken again. In the end, I don’t think you regret those kinds of losses. I think you regret not trying.”
Recorded at Native Sound in St. Louis, Missouri, with David Beeman and mixed by Matt Allison (The Lawrence Arms, Rise Against), ’Hole In My Head’ is a showcase that features warm, ‘50s rock-influenced guitar riffs, saved-for-later lyrics, love letters to new surroundings, and thoughtful reflections on a punk life lived. Grace’s commanding vocals are backed predominately by her performances on guitar and drums, and bolstered by Drive-By Truckers bassist Matt Patton, whose presence rounds out a full-band sound on over half the album. Music video for ’Cuffing Season’ is directed by Margherita Ballarin.