Kendra Sheetz Nashville femmecore outfit The Dreaded Laramie return today with the new single “Agency.” The track is released courtesy of Smartpunk Records and is the band’s first outing since their July 2024 debut album Princess Feedback.
“Agency” finds singer/guitarist MC Cunningham contemplating the double-edged promise of freedom. Backed by the band’s trademark irrepressible guitar hooks, Cunningham wrestles between both the utopian possibilities of her own freedom, as well as the very real dread that arrives when one accepts responsibility for their own destiny.
“Agency” is the first release from recent sessions convened to explore the new sonic attitudes that have developed in the baptism of fire that has been the band’s significantly increased touring schedule (including recent dates at Fest and on the road with Rozwell Kid, Teens In Trouble, and Rodeo Boys).
While “Agency” keeps the sticky pop hooks that have been the hallmark of The Dreaded Laramie’s catalog to this point, listeners will feel the volume being dialled up to 11 as the group push into new territory, particularly in the dizzying key-shifting duelling guitar solo break. Ultimately, “Agency” captures the feeling of life coming at you fast, and the constant battle to take, and keep, control.
Stream the new single below and catch The Dreaded Laramie at their SXSW debut in March or on their tour en route or in April along with Brett Newski.
Tour Dates
| Friday, Mar 7, 2025 |
Atlanta, GA | Waller's |
| Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 |
Birmingham, AL | The Nick |
| Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 |
Pensacola, FL | Sisi's Store |
| Monday, Mar 10, 2025 |
New Orleans, LA | The Goat |
| Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025 |
Houston, TX | Emmit's |
| Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 |
San Antonio, TX | The Starlighter |
| Friday, Mar 14, 2025 |
Austin, TX | SXSW |
| Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 |
Nashville, TN | The Vinyl Lounge |
| Friday, Apr 11, 2025 |
Lexington, KY | Al's Bar |
| Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 |
Newport, KY | Revival Room |
| Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 |
Louisville, KY | Zanzabar |
| Friday, May 2, 2025 |
Milwaukee, WI | Falcon Bowl |
| Monday, Mar 3, 2025 |
Rockford, IL | The Music Box |
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