Editorial Note – Soraya Alcalá
Radkey’s evolution has always been defined by intention, precision, and a refusal to dilute their identity. Bedroom Sand arrives as a reaffirmation of that ethos — a record shaped by urgency, sharpened musicianship, and the kind of creative confidence that only comes from a band that has grown on its own terms.
This announcement marks a new chapter for the trio, one that leans into a heavier emotional core while preserving the raw energy that first set them apart. In a landscape where many releases feel interchangeable, Radkey continues to build a catalog that carries weight, personality, and a clear artistic point of view.
© Soraya Alcalá · Original Editorial Note
A raw, high‑energy return that expands Radkey’s sound with sharper edge and urgency
Kansas City punk band of brothers, Radkey, announce their new album Bedroom Sand will be released on July 14. Never abandoning the scrappy DIY nature that raised them, they called on the relationships they’ve made throughout their time as a band and connected with a like-minded professor at Syracuse University. During the summer break of 2025, the unlikely group snuck onto campus to record in the School of Music’s state-of-the-art studio. The result is 8 songs of unyielding defiance — and the story of a band doing whatever it takes to make the music happen.
This summer, Radkey has tour dates scheduled around the Midwest, kicking things off this past weekend with their 4th annual RadFest in Kansas City. Known for their live shows, Radkey has received cosigns from the Foo Fighters, Jack White, and Rise Against to name a few.
- New dates will be announced soon here.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
June 12 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
June 20 – Kansas City, MO – RINO Benefit Show
June 26 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
June 27 Rock Island, IL – RIBCO
July 17 – Manhattan, KS – Summer in the Park
All tour info here
BEDROOM SAND TRACKLIST
“Victory”
“Falling Out of Grace”
“Ready To Burn” — Watch
“Welcome To The Backyard”
“Bedroom Sand”
“Strays”
“Return to the Sky”
“The Heartless”
Along with the news of the upcoming record, today also sees the release of the new single “Ready To Burn.” Nostalgic and referential to the trio’s upbringing on the road, Radkey shows how easily they can take their influences and flip them into something entirely their own, always thinking about how it will translate to their live show — Stream / Watch the official video.
“We were thinking a lot about fun live songs for this record,” shared the band. “We got the idea for this bouncy sing along type song about being a nostalgic nerd growing up on the road. Staying up watching movies, playing video games and writing about the things that we love. We got a lot of fun references in there. Pillars of Eternity covers our love for the Obsidian RPG games, Pokemon covers the old anime that we’re always watching and even a reference to one of our favorite bands, Local H, where we use the words ‘Bound for the Floor.’”
Press photo by Sarah Jaben
