ABSOLUTExclusive: Cartel Song Premiere + Band Chat
 

Update: The chat is over, thanks to the guys for hanging out tonight.

Cartel won't be releasing Collider until March 26th, but today we're giving you a small taste of what's to come on arguably the best album of the band's career. The track we're premiering is "Uninspired," a mid-tempo rocker that showcases vocalist Will Pugh in total control. He and the rest of the band will also be joining this thread to discuss the song, the upcoming album, and anything else, so stick around for that as well. So check out "Uninspired" in the replies (or the band's AP.net profile) and hang out with the band.

Thanks for doing this with us guys!!!

"i'm nothing more than currents riding on top of the waves."

So damn good.

So so so good. Solid song.

Sup People!!! I'm here....ask away!

If I could listen to this at work it'd be bumpin

wow, this is AMAZING!

Thanks Cartel! :D

Absolutely AWESOME, I really like it dudes, and good evening from Monaco everyone

So great. Got me even more stoked for the new album.

kick ass song. cartel is consistent. good job boys!

Song sounds great! What was the studio experience like for this record, in comparison to Cycles?

Amazing! Just promises more on what the album will be :) Will's voice ROCKS

absolutely love it!!! so excited!

Alright, let's kick this off with a HUGE thank you for doing this! So effin stoked about the album coming out. You guys honestly never disappoint.

love the new song, so pumped for the album!

Love this new song!

I guess I'll start... How many songs on the album? Any bonus tracks? Love the song.

This song is amazing.

Great track, especially like the bridge.

Yo. Joseph here.

I'm gonna go ahead and clarify, YES that is a Space Echo RE-201 on the track SON!

Super excited for everyone to hear this song. It's probably my favorite on Collider

Howdy Will - It was great hanging with you in Portland at that SYG tour, it's about that time again - when can I expect you guys to roll through again?

Will! Question for you!
Will there be an oppurtinity to possibly get some signed albums? Any chance of somehow going about that? :)

YES. This is one of my favorites from the new record (thank you, by the way). It sounds to me like it was inspired by "The Fortunate" from the S/T. Is that the case?

WILL!

We're all HUGE fans of your work (clearly). If you had to pick one song from this album that you connect with the most, which would it be and why?

What was your inspiration to get another album done and to move past all the negatives you;ve pulled through

evening ladies & gents. while im downing thai food lets get thing rolling!!! feel free to fire away any questions! enjoy the tune!!! its one of my favorites.

good stuff! Well done.

So much shorter! haha. We tracked at Zack and Kenneth's studio in August. Toured September/October then wrote and recorded vocals November/December and mixed the month of December too. Crazy schedule but it was awesome.

Sounds good guys!

Can't wait for this album to drop.

Very nice, classic Cartel.

After touring all these years do you still see yourself living in Georgia in the next 10-20 years?

What are going to be the songs about? Broken relationships, maybe? I really loved "Cycles".
(What a coincidence, you guys are chatting right on my 19th birthday! :O Thanks!)

Great song! Will you guys be heading out on tour this year after the new album is released?

Absolutely lovely production on this song. That chorus hits hard in my headphones.

Great track. Don't have a question, but I'm excited for the album. Also I saw you guys for the first time opening for TEN a few months ago and you were awesome. Thanks for hanging out.

Well, Im one of the biggest Cartel fans and I love every song they put out.. But damn, this is GOOD. Cant wait for this record.

Dayum. This kills. Fantastic job guys.

Loving the bridge!!!! Awesome song guys! What albums are you personally excited for this year?

i love the new song guys, especially love the bridge.

my question is what your inspiration was for the new song/new album?

The song is killer, and I'm super stoked to hear the rest of the album guys! You guys were awesome with TEN this summer, are there any tours/other plans for later this year after Collider drops?

I'm not gonna be original for my question... Any chance of any vinyle releases for your discography?

This song is amazing, Great work guys !

Yes! This rules. From the looks of it this will be just as good, if not better than, Cycles.

Fantastic song! Can't wait to buy the album.

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Will - On the last tour, Baby Chuck told me you and Joseph recorded a cover of "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." What happened to that? I was hoping to hear it over the holidays!

Also, LOVE the new song!