Gone Stereo & Something Bitter Release Split EP "Bridges and Tunnels"

EP: (Split) “Bridges and Tunnels” (Release Date: 12/27/2024) 

Side A: Gone Stereo, Track #1. “Sad Turtles” & Track # 2. “Cut the Rope” 

Side B: Something Bitter Track #1. “The Ends” & Track # 2. “Milo Goes to Fight Club” 

Long Island’s Gone Stereo and New York City’s Something Bitter, two melodic pop-punk bands, have  joined forces to release a four-song EP titled “Bridges and Tunnels.” The record features brand-new tracks,  two from each group, available December 27 digitally, and later on limited-edition 7” vinyl, CD, and  cassette. 

Gone Stereo, a band known for their unique sound, have released “Sad Turtles” and “Cut the Rope” as part  of the split EP. These tracks were recorded at VuDu Studios, where they were produced, mixed, and  mastered by the talented Frank Mitaritonna, known for working with such luminaries as Thought Crimes,  The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Hopesfall. 

“Sad Turtles” starts with a distinctive bass line that sets the tone, accompanied by two harmonious guitar  parts. The chorus is memorable and features that signature Warped Tour singalong theme. While the song  explores the themes of feeling lost and yearning for belonging, it ultimately falls into the category of another  typical Saturday night song about getting wasted. 

On the other hand, “Cut the Rope” tells a story about a mystical woman. The song’s melody is haunting  and atmospheric, with a sense of mystery and intrigue. Overall, Gone Stereo’s new songs showcase their  ability to blend different genres and create a unique, familiar, and fresh sound. 

Something Bitter, a melodic punk-rock band from New York City, create fast, tight, and powerful music  with a technical edge. They’ve released “The Ends” and “Milo Goes to Fight Club,” as their contribution  to the split EP. These tracks were independently recorded and mixed by singer/guitarist Russ Worstell, and  mastered by Mitaritonna.  

“The Ends” is a song about loss and gaining something in the process. It’s about realizing that the effort  you’re putting into something isn’t working out — work, a relationship, a Rubik’s cube, or any other pursuit  — and that you were never the right person. Because while your world outlook isn’t bleak, it isn’t roses  and candy floss.  

The final track, “Milo Goes to Fight Club”, is a song about that dude we’ve all encountered who lives to  make other people’s lives miserable. You know, that schoolyard bully, that jerk in the street late on a Friday  night who just wants to pick a fight to feel better, that cop who loves their badge a little too much. It’s a  reminder that being kind and decent is what gives you a decent life, not being that guy