Fire Track: Superchunk – “No Hope”

Superchunk Shout Through the Static with “No Hope” from Songs in the Key of Yikes

Superchunk are back with another shot of melodic mayhem—“No Hope” is the latest cut from their upcoming record Songs in the Key of Yikes, out August 22 on Merge. It’s a gut-punch and a pep talk all at once, with Mac McCaughan turning dread into defiance as he sings the title like a mantra… until he breaks it with a twist: “and here we are singing.” That single line hits like a lifeline—worn-out but still wired, still trying.

The band announced Songs in the Key of Yikes last month with “Is It Making You Feel Something,” which earned shoutouts from many, and basically everyone who’s ever wanted to yell in tune. And yeah—they still sound like the most fired-up band on your record shelf.

The album taps into that classic Superchunk energy—tight, loud, and emotionally raw—but it’s also wired for now. There’s anxiety, resilience, even joy in the rubble. It’s Majesty Shredding if someone spilled coffee and dread all over it.

Produced by Paul Voran and Eli Webb, and mixed by Mike Montgomery (The Breeders, Protomartyr), the record features new full-time drummer Laura King and guests like Rosali Middleman, members of Quivers, and touring bassist Betsy Wright.

Listen to the new single “No Hope” now and start screaming sweetly into the void.

NEW ALBUM SONGS IN THE KEY OF YIKES OUT AUG 22ND VIA MERGE RECORDS

Tour Dates
Sep 05 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
Sep 09 – Washington, DC – Black Cat *
Sep 10 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall *
Sep 11 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom *
Sep 12 – Boston, MA – The Crystal Ballroom *
Sep 13 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace *
Sep 14 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theater *
Sep 16 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall *
Sep 17 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop *
Sep 18 – Kalamazoo, MI – Bell’s Eccentric Cafe *
Sep 19 – Sawyer, MI – Out There (Special Acoustic Show)
Sep 20 – Chicago, IL – Riot Fest

Oct 09 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s
Oct 10 – Las Vegas, NV – Best Friends Fest
Oct 13 – Denver, CO – The Gothic Theatre ^
Oct 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge ^
Oct 15 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club Ballroom ^
Oct 17 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern ^
Oct 18 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios ^
Oct 19 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios ^
Oct 21 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent ^
Oct 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom ^
Oct 24 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues San Diego ~

* w/ Tee Vee Repairmann
^ w/ Case Oats
~ w/ Rocket From the Crypt