There’s something brewing in Wichita—and Stay The Course just cracked it wide open. The Kansas-based pop punk and easycore four-piece have dropped their brand new single “Dreams,” and it’s more than just a summer banger. It’s their first release on Punkerton Records, and it hits like a tidal wave of emotion, riffs, and that nostalgic post-hardcore bite we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) live for.
Blending melodic hooks with aggressive breakdowns and just enough lyrical vulnerability to keep your heart in your throat, “Dreams” isn’t messing around. Think A Day To Remember energy, Four Year Strong riffs, and the kind of emotional grit The Story So Far fans will eat up.
The band describes the track as a moment of “emotional whiplash”—and that’s exactly what it feels like. According to guitarist/vocalist Colby Munn, it’s about navigating love and identity in chaos. Or in other words: being human. If you’ve ever found yourself screaming into your steering wheel at 1am with your favorite band blasting through the speakers, you’ll feel right at home here.
“Dreams” also gives us a taste of what’s to come on Red Flag, the band’s upcoming full-length album set to drop later this year. And if this is the opening shot, we’re in for something big.
Stay The Course might’ve started as a solo project back in 2015, but there’s no doubt they’ve leveled up. Now a full-fledged band, they’re tapping into the kind of cathartic chaos that makes you want to throw a fist in the air, cry a little, then hit replay immediately.
The best part? This is just the beginning. More singles are on the way, and Red Flag is already shaping up to be one of those albums that stick with you. But for now, blast “Dreams” loud—it’s what it was made for.
