As we speed towards their release German punks Melonball‘s sophomore album, Take Care, the band keeps delivering the singles. The fifth, “The Static,” is now available, and also comes with a music video. The track starts out nice and calm, but you know that isn’t going to last.
The new album is due out 27 Feb 2026 via Thousand Islands records, and follows their 2023 debut LP Breathe.
Preorders for the album are up at this link page (EU) or this one (North America), along with links to streaming services and more.
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