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Car Seat Headrest Returns with Poignant New Album "The Scholars"

5/6/2025

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Car Seat Headrest makes a triumphant comeback with "The Scholars," their first album in five years, crafted during the pandemic. Lead singer Will Toledo, who is overcoming long COVID, dives into fresh sounds and poignant narratives. The standout single "The Catastrophe" beautifully intertwines personal tales with theatrical flair, cementing their place in the indie rock scene.

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Car Seat Headrest makes a triumphant comeback with "The Scholars," their first album in five years, crafted during the pandemic. Lead singer Will Toledo, who is overcoming long COVID, dives into fresh sounds and poignant narratives. The standout single "The Catastrophe" beautifully intertwines personal tales with theatrical flair, cementing their place in the indie rock scene.