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Self Defense Family – “Reclusion”
Self Defense Family, the long-running Albany art-hardcore collective led by Patrick Kindlon, have released "Reclusion", their first new song in years. It marks a notable return, as the band has largely sat dormant while Kindlon's other project, Drug Church, rose to prominence, though he has always maintained Self Defense Family as his primary creative outlet.
The new single is a clanging, Lungfish-influenced post-hardcore track featuring Kindlon's distinctive vocals over lyrics about isolation and starting a new life away from noise, themes he says are reflected by his current home in Australia. It follows a quiet stretch for the band, which last shared archival material in 2020 and a live album in 2023. Kindlon has hinted at further new music, and the band will play a handful of rare live shows, including dates in Philadelphia and New York with Fiddlehead, and a Chicago gig with reunited band Ink & Dagger. "Reclusion" is out now via Run For Cover.
In short
- Self Defense Family release "Reclusion", their first new song in years
- Track echoes Lungfish, reflects Kindlon's move to Australia
- Band to play rare shows with Fiddlehead and Ink & Dagger
Explained simply
Self Defense Family are an underground rock band from Albany, New York, led by Patrick Kindlon. They have built a devoted following over many years for their experimental, unconventional style.
Kindlon also leads another project called Drug Church, which has received more attention in recent years. However, he has consistently said that Self Defense Family remains his main creative focus, despite the band's relative inactivity.
The band has released little new material in recent years, with only archival recordings and a live album in 2023. This extended period of silence from Kindlon's main project makes new music from them significant for their fans.
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