Hayley and the Crushers release new single “Cringeworthy”

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Detroit punk/power-pop band Hayley and the Crushers have delivered their new single “Cringeworthy.”

An accompanying music video for the song, which can be seen below, was directed by the band and Tyler Deperro. Vocalist Hayley Cain said this about the new track:

"'Cringeworthy’ cuts straight to the core. It’s about putting down that heavy suitcase filled with someone else’s shame and emotional burden, sometimes for years, or even our whole life. This song is about deciding you aren't going to do that anymore. It's about leaving their baggage at the door.

Considering what we're learning as a country about generational trauma and how it cycles through families and generations forever, I hope this song touches a nerve and inspires people to recognize and let go of all the muck. Of course, we're the Crushers, so there's always the tongue-in-cheek element. The idea of being ‘cringeworthy’ is a totally modern concept that feels heavier and more dangerous than Gen Z probably wants to believe. Everyone wants to be aloof, cool and untouchable these days, even if it's just for Instagram. The truth is that we are all ‘cringe’ to someone else, and often the ones ‘cringing’ aren't even in the arena. If you're in the game, living without fear, you will be cringeworthy. That is a 100% inevitability. I see that as a badge of pride.”

“Cringeworthy” stems from Hayley and the Crushers’ forthcoming studio album dropping later this year via Kitten Robot Records. The band will have a trio of previously announced performances this summer. Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now here.

Hayley and the Crushers tour dates

June 27 - Newport, KY at Say it Louder Festival at The Southgate House Revival

August 6 - Cumberland, MD at Savage Mountain Punk Festival

August 7 - Akron, OH at Jilly's Music Room