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When they release their sophomore album, There Are No Rival Clones Here, on June 7, San Diego-based power punk band Blair Gun promises an album packed with edgy hooks, propulsive beats, and head-banging instrumentation. Each of the album’s 11 tracks promises to get straight to the point, making a direct and powerful statement.

We have a strong proof of concept in our hands with “The Thief,” a raucous new tune out today (April 24). A high-powered and assertive offering, the single “scraps together stories from the early wave of televangelist charlatans living in complete contradiction to the virtues that they preached.”

“We took some inspiration from scenarios written about by Joan Didion in various essays,” vocalist and guitarist Joedin Morelock told MAGNET Magazine. “We trace through this narrative of ‘The Thief’ chronologically, which is a lyrical style that we haven’t tried much of until now.” 

Pushing boundaries with purpose, while giving us something to remember. That’s the Blair Gun way. Listen for yourself below!