Just in time for the holiday weekend, Painted Shield have unveiled their new single “4th of July.”

The track, which can be heard below, is the band’s first new tune since the release of their 2020 self-titled album. Mason Jennings said this about the new cut:

“The lyrics to this song were inspired by the stories of friends of mine who have served in the military. It touches on the recovery work needed to integrate back into civilian life after being in conflict. Also, most of my friends who joined the military were coming from troubled homes and were looking to find a ‘way out’ by joining. This song is about bringing these inner children home to get the love they never received, as well as sending love to the actual children affected by war around the world everyday. There is a tension represented that I hope encapsulates and reflects the human struggle, the struggle for peace and love in the face of violence and fear."

Painted Shield have also announced plans to unveil their new studio album sometime next year via Loosegroove Records. Stone Gossard said this about the forthcoming release:

"Yes. We are back. This amazing collaboration has only just begun. Everyone has a hand on the new record with writing by Matt and Brittany playing a huge role in the scope of collection, Josh Evan's cosmic production and of course Mason's haunting, visceral stories. It's got it all."

“4th of July” is available on digital services right now.