Quicksand's fourth studio album, Distant Populations, set for digital release on August 13 and vinyl on September 24 via Epitaph Records, was produced by Will Yip and mixed by Josh Wilbur. The album features a punchier sound compared to its predecessor, with 11 concise tracks exploring the dualities of individual relationships and societal connections.

With gripping lyricism and raw power, Quicksand delves into themes of alienation and loneliness in the digital age. The single "Missile Command" highlights the band's trademark groove and captures their essence in a new, compelling way.