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A new song from The Flatliners

Posted by Loren on December 3, 2025

A new song from The Flatliners
photo by Riley Taylor

Recently joined at the hip with Equal Vision Records, The Flatliners have shared their first single for the label: "Misanthropy & Me" (below).

“Born from a familiar flame and destined to dominate a special place in your barely beating heart, we present to you an all-new anthem of apathy, ‘Misanthropy & Me’. While the fires of 'New Ruin’ are still burning bright, the flickering light inside humanity’s head has undoubtedly dimmed. We’re here to reassure you: Your spirit’s not broken. It’s just worn out…,” the band says in a prepared statement about the song.

Besides the single, The Flatliners have several live shows lined up, include the annual The Holiday Melee at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, ON on Dec. 12.

Live dates:

DECEMBER 2025
06 — Chicago, IL — Metro ^
12 — Toronto, ON — The Holiday Melee at Danforth Music Hall *
13 — Montreal, QC — Club Soda ~

JUNE 2026
21 — Dresden, DE — Farewell Youth Fest #
26 — Ysselsteyn, NL — Jera On Air #
27 — Munster, De — Vainstream #
28 — Tabor, CZ — Mighty Sounds Festival #

^ — w/ The Lawrence Arms
* — w/ Fucked Up, Samiam, Dead Broke
~ — w/ The Planet Smashers, Wine Lips
# — Festival appearance

A new song from The Flatliners
photo by Riley Taylor

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