LA-based trio The Strike are back with their newest single “No Time To Waste.”
“No Time To Waste” is a warm synth-laced track that distills the feeling of a late summer night into four-and-a-half minutes of pure nostalgia. Blending the breezy, glowing aura of 1981 with the polish of modern production, the track finds the band leaning fully into their signature sound that fans have fallen in love with. The track serves as another taste of their upcoming fourth studio album, which follows 2024’s sensational A Dream Through Open Eyes.
Vocalist Chris Crabb shares about the meaning of the track in detail:
“This song is about that last summer before everything changes. When you’re young, summer marks the end of a cycle, but for a high school senior, it marks the end of an era: late nights, first love, and growing up. Looking back, I didn’t realize I was saying goodbye to many of my friends for the last time. If you’re in that season of life right now, make the most of it. Seize the moments before they slip away. And for those of us on the other side, I hope it’s a fun walk down memory lane.”
The track strikes a balance between emotional depth and undeniable melody, which has become a defining trait of The Strike, earning them a reputation as “your favorite band’s favorite band.”
You can check out “No Time To Waste” below.
This summer, the trio will be bringing their modern pop precision and nostalgia to stages all across the US during their No Time To Waste Tour. The tour kicks off on June 30, visiting cities such as NYC, Chicago, Nashville, LA and more. Tickets are available here.
The Strike Headline Tour Dates:
6/30 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
7/1 – Chicago, IL – Park West
7/2 – Detroit, MI – El Club
7/4 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern
7/5 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
7/7 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
7/8 – Washington, DC – The Howard Theatre
7/10 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
7/11 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
7/12 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
7/14 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music-Diner
7/15 – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable
7/17 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend
7/18 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
7/19 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
7/29 – Denver, CO – The Summit
7/31 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand at The Complex
8/1 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
8/3 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
8/4 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
8/7 – San Diego, CA – Music Box
8/8 – Los Angeles, CA – Pacific Electric
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