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A new National Anthem from Sleeveens

Posted by Loren on March 4, 2026

A new National Anthem from Sleeveens
photo by Trevor Keog

Sleeveens are back, annoucning the second album form the band led by the Dublin-born Stefan Murphy. The new album will be titled National Anthem and comes out on May 1 on Goner Records, including  a new single called "If I Was A Casual," which comes out right now.

Formed in 2019, the band released a self-titled album in 2024 (Dirtnap) and plays '77 and protopunk-fuelled rock 'n' roll.

A new National Anthem from Sleeveens
photo by Trevor Keog

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