The Bends Stream New Song 'Sticking To The Plan'

09-04-2026

Alt-rockers The Bends have released their brand new single, "Sticking To The Plan". The song comes from the group's forthcoming debut album, "If You Insist", which will be released by Warner Records on September 18th.

The label shared these details: If You Insist captures the band at a pivotal moment in their rise-from a Louisiana college bar band to a full-fledged touring act building a life around music. The title reflects the unexpected momentum that followed their early releases and live shows as opportunities began to unfold in ways they had once only imagined. At its core, If You Insist is a snapshot of The Bends embracing the uncertainty, excitement, and possibility of stepping into the next chapter together.

"'If You Insist' is a lyric from the first track of the album, 'Off My Chest,'" shares lead singer and guitarist Hayden Field. "This line encapsulated what we feel our journey as a band has been thus far. We started the band in college for the fun of playing at our local bar. But after releasing music and beginning to tour the Southeast, the chance to commit to being a band as our livelihood became a reality. Everything had fallen into place in a way we'd only dreamed of, and so we replied, 'If You Insist.'"

"Sticking To The Plan" follows recent singles, "Hanging Around," "Seasons Change" and "Smoking In Bed," the latter of which broke the Alternative Airplay Top 100. Additionally, the band recently appeared on Track Star and Zach Bryan's Belting Bronco series.

Electric live performers, The Bends are currently on their first-ever North American "If You Insist" Tour. The tour has been a mixture of headline dates and major supporting dates with The Killers, Inhaler, Ole 60, an upcoming performance with The Red Clay Strays in August, and appearances at major festivals including Lollapalooza. The tour kicked off on April 16th in New Orleans, LA and hits several major cities across the U.S. including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, and more.