Today, Philadelphia melodic punk trio FILM (Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line, Joe Reinhart of Algernon Cadwallader / Hop Along, and the late TJ DeBlois of Halfway to Holland) share new single, “Rings True,” from their forthcoming debut album Permanence (May 22, Lauren Records). "Rings True" leans into the record's emotional core and is one of the most raw moments on the album. It ties closely into the story behind these sessions, which were the final recordings from drummer TJ DeBlois. Vasoli and Reinhart chose to preserve the recordings in their original form, giving the album a really immediate, unfiltered feel. Check it out below.

Philadelphia melodic punk trio FILM, featuring Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line and Joe Reinhart of Algernon Cadwallader, will have announced their debut album 'Permanence' on May 22 via Lauren Records, marking the final recordings of drummer TJ DeBlois who passed away in 2023. The album is described as carrying a raw, instinct-driven sound akin to Drive Like Jehu, Braid and Mclusky, touching on themes of legacy and the transient nature of time. The lead single 'Roundabout' exemplifies their urgent and heartfelt songwriting style, capturing the essence of their collaborative journey and paying tribute to DeBlois's lasting impact on their music. Check out the latest single below and keep an eye out for this one. Stream the lead off single below, and for full official press release, see above.

Featuring members of Algernon Cadwallader, Halfway to Holland, and The Starting Line

RIYL: Braid, Drives like Jehu, Mclusky, The Starting Line, Algernon Cadwallader