Songs about personal fortitude and perseverance hit just a little bit harder when delivered by people whose talents have stood the test of time. International punk supergroup trio UltraBomb have penned a new single that is both urgent in tone and catchy in its delivery.
Greg Norton (Husker Du), Finny McConnell (The Mahones), and Derek O’Brien (Social Distortion) have combined forces as UltaBomb and have released “Artifical Stars” ahead of their forthcoming LP The Bridges That We Burn due out this April.
With decades of experiences shared between band members and a debut album under their belts, UltraBomb have a hard-earned swagger in their rhythm that is both melodic, gritty, and comes with a natural ease. Firmly ensconced in their punk-rock lineage, UltraBomb knows how to perform at uber-speed, and deliver their message without gassing out. “Artifical Stars” finds the band contemplating isolation and encouraging the listener to look up through uncertain times.
“Sitting in our bunkers, we only have artificial stars to look at. We are all scarred, but we keep reaching for those stars.”
The resonance of “Artificial Stars” is genuine, which doesn’t necessarily bode well for the future. If anyone can make a possible apocalypse sound like a hell of a house party – it’s UltraBomb.
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Ultrabomb’s legacy is firmly rooted in punk rock history, thanks to the combined pedigree of its members. On bass and vocals is Greg Norton, a founding member of Hüsker Dü, one of the most influential American punk bands of all time, whose impact continues to resonate through generations of artists including The Pixies, Green Day, and Foo Fighters. On drums and vocals is Derek O’Brien, best known for his work with Social Distortion, as well as pivotal roles in Agent Orange, Adolescents, and D.I. On guitar and vocals is Ryan Smith, a veteran songwriter, musician, and producer widely recognized for his work with Soul Asylum.
Together, Ultrabomb channel their collective history into a sound that remains direct, urgent, and uncompromising — classic punk energy sharpened by perspective and purpose.
