The Menzingers, Lucero, The Dirty Nil

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media release: Ontario JUNO Award-winning rock trio The Dirty Nil are sharing "Am I The Menace?," a new cut taken from their deluxe edition of Free Rein to Passions (2023), set for release on April 4, 2024 via Dine Alone Records. Pre-save Free Rein to Passions Deluxe HERE.

  When we cut this one and our producer, John Goodmanson, heard my lyrics, he laughed and called me a brat. A semi-sincere self examination, compiled from observing others. – frontman Luke Bentham

On Free Rein to Passions, The Dirty Nil followed their instincts down to the note to produce their most authentic work to date. They jammed away in their practice space for weeks, not overthinking anything or taking any external input. They didn’t sweat the small details or fret over transitions and arrangements. Less second guessing, more reckless abandon. It’s the same approach to rock they’ve taken since they were kids.