Emo / pop-punk band Good Terms has today released their new single “Progress”, out now via Secret Friends Music Group. Fans can also watch the music video here. “Progress” explores the emotional challenge of perseverance when on the brink of burnout; the song was inspired in part by vocalist Brian McShea and fiancée Stephanie Raynor, who lost their home earlier this year in the California wildfires. Their story captured national attention and the outpouring of love and support reminded the couple and their extended Good Terms family of the importance of community.
In conjunction with the new release, Good Terms have teamed up with music education platform Musora to host an upcoming Walk-A-Thon Hiking Event. The event will raise funds for Notes For Notes, a nonprofit providing free access to musical instruments, instruction, and studio environments for youth. It was inspired in part by the band’s recent stop at Musora, where they filmed an “On The Spot” feature following along as they crafted their own cover of Blondie’s “Call Me”.
The Walk-A-Thon is set to take place this Saturday, May 24th, and all fans, friends, and industry professionals are welcome to join the fundraising efforts in-person at Elysian Park in Los Angeles (1025 Elysian Park Dr) or virtually around the globe. Musora will be pledging a matching donation in the form of platform subscriptions, to be distributed through Notes For Notes’ system of studios nationwide.
RSVP now, here: https://forms.gle/gJ3M3ecW2ro3eJsW8.
The goal of both the event and the new single are to remind everyone of the impact we can make when we’re all on the same team, and of the power of pausing to celebrate the small victories along the way. Through “Progress” and events like the upcoming Walk-A-Thon, the group is choosing to focus on gratitude and giving back.
Following the Walk-A-Thon Good Terms will be on tour supporting Youth Fountain, kicking off on May 28th. They’ll be back on the road with Emery this summer, continuing their trek around the country. Tickets for all upcoming dates are on sale now and available at https://goodtermsband.com/tour.
About Good Terms:
Good Terms released their latest album, Burnout, in 2024. With it they dismantled any preconception of who they are and what they sound like, putting every musical option back on the table and diving headfirst into every unorthodox influence. Burnout is anxious, hopeful, confused, angsty, longing, joyous, loving, regretful, pissed, wistful, sincere, and cathartic. It juxtaposes moments that feel like the sonic recreation of the dread meme with others that feel like the triumphant ending scene of The Land Before Time. This album will have you simultaneously clearing your sinuses from extreme levels of stank face, dusting off your old air guitar, wanting to do spin kicks in your living room, reconnecting with your younger self, and wishing that you took an extra bite of your crazy aunt’s special brownie. It’s mosh ready, 420 friendly, and hell yeah brother approved.
Over the last year, Burnout has seen support from stations such as SiriusXM Faction Punk and idobi Radio on rotation. The band has toured on the record all throughout North America, including a sold out direct support tour with Hawthorne Heights and west coast tour with Driveways. You can find Burnout in vinyl shops as Banquet Records, Rough Trade (EU/UK), Amoeba Records, Fingerprints Records, and many more.
Now Good Terms is ready to leap forward with “Progress”, as they continue to build upon the success of Burnout and channel their eclectic influences into something that sounds fresh and invigorated.
Stay tuned for more coming soon from Good Terms.
GOOD TERMS IS:
Brian McShea – Lead Vocals & Guitar
Zach Boucher – Guitar & Vocals
Ivan Barry – Guitar & Vocals
Geo Botelho – Bass & Vocals
Brendan McCusker – Drums
For More Information on Good Terms:
www.instagram.com/goodtermsband
Upcoming Tour Dates:
5/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hike-A-Thon Fundraiser
5/28 – Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post (w/Youth Fountain)
5/29 – Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s (w/Youth Fountain)
5/30 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Shed (w/Youth Fountain)
5/31 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction (w/Youth Fountain)
6/1 – Mesa, AZ @ The Underground (w/Youth Fountain)
6/3 – Fort Worth, TX @ Tulips (w/Youth Fountain)
6/4 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Underground (w/Youth Fountain)
6/6 – Atlanta, GA @ Altar (w/Youth Fountain)
6/7 – Raleigh, NC @ Kings (w/Youth Fountain)
6/8 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery (w/Youth Fountain)
6/10 – Richmond, VA @ Canal Club (w/Youth Fountain)
6/12 – Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall (w/Youth Fountain)
6/13 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground (w/Youth Fountain)
6/14 – Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room (w/Youth Fountain)
6/15 – Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents (w/Youth Fountain)
6/17 – Columbus, OH @ Ace Of Cups (w/Youth Fountain)
6/18 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme (w/Youth Fountain)
6/19 – Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade (w/Youth Fountain)
6/21 – Denver, CO @ HQ (w/Youth Fountain)
6/22 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby (w/Youth Fountain)
7/11 – Columbus, OH @ Skully’s (w/Emery)
7/12 – Cleveland, OH @ The Roxy (w/Emery)
7/13 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme Bar (w/Emery)
7/14 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue (w/Emery)
7/16 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon (w/Emery)
7/17 – Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club (w/Emery)
7/18 – Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room (w/Emery)
7/19 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s (w/Emery)
7/20 – West Chicago, IL @ WC Social (w/Emery)
