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Tune in to American Television September 19

Posted by Loren on August 8, 2025

Tune in to American Television September 19
photo by James Walker

Washington, DC, punk band American Television has shared "You Are Now Alone," the title track from a new EP of the same name -- out Sept. 19 on Smartpunk Records.

"We’re really proud of these songs. They’re earnest and angry, but full of melody. We hope this EP is a bright spot for people who are exhausted by the daily barrage of hate and ignorance and need songs to remind them 'You Are Not Alone,'" the band says in a press release.

Check the title track:

Tune in to American Television September 19
photo by James Walker

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