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Joyce Manor Announces New Album, Reflects on Hometown Roots

1/22/2026

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Joyce Manor, a Southern California punk band, is set to release its seventh studio album, I Used to Go to This Bar, through Epitaph.
The band reflects on roots in Torrance and Long Beach.
Frontman Barry Johnson and bassist Matt Ebert cite mixed feelings about their hometown and a lack of venues.
They will tour the United States and perform at Coachella, highlighting their enduring influence.

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Story summary

Joyce Manor, a Southern California punk band, is set to release its seventh studio album, I Used to Go to This Bar, through Epitaph.
The band reflects on roots in Torrance and Long Beach.
Frontman Barry Johnson and bassist Matt Ebert cite mixed feelings about their hometown and a lack of venues.
They will tour the United States and perform at Coachella, highlighting their enduring influence.