Bad Nerves release new single, announce shows with Sex Pistols.
(Press Release) Bad Nerves are the best punk band to come out of the UK in years. Over the last few years, since the release of their critically acclaimed record “Still Nervous”, the band has shared the stage with Green Day, Weezer, The Hives and Royal Blood among others, amassing a devoted global fanbase through their incredible performances and captivating music. The new single, released by Stone Gossard’s (Pearl Jam) label Loosegroove Records, arrives just ahead of their summer/fall tours in North America with headline shows on tap as well as appearances at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands and CBGB Festival and a run of dates with Sex Pistols.
Bobby Nerves of Bad Nerves at Punk Rock Bowling 2025. All photos by Paul Holstein.
On June 24, 2026, Bad Nerves released a new single, "Network," which is a faster, heavier, and darker song than much of their previous material. It feels like they are leaning more into punk rock, and that's OK with me. I first heard Bad Nerves when they released their "Still Nervous" LP in 2024, which ended up being one of the best albums of the year. Check out “You Should Know By Now," “You’ve Got The Nerve,” and “Don’t Stop." Fuck being in California.
Since then, I caught them in a headlining spot at Punk Rock Bowling and at a club show (The Loving Touch) when they came through Detroit with Spiritual Cramp. Their energy is infectious, and both shows were packed with fans that knew all of the words and screamed along. Robert Clemson (Bobby Nerves) co-writes nearly all of Bad Nerves' material and has been the driving creative force since the band formed in Essex in 2017. His songwriting mixes classic punk energy with extremely catchy melodies, which is why they are often described as "power-pop punk" or "garage punk." Their appeal is a lot wider, though, and they could easily tour with a band that would fill a stadium (and hold their own).
Bobby Nerves of Bad Nerves at The Loving Touch (Ferndale, Michigan), 2025. All photos by Paul Holstein.
"Network" is less of a political song aimed at one side and more of a criticism of information overload and the systems that influence how people think. It tackles the influence of social media and 24-hour news, how information networks shape public opinion, and the difficulty of separating truth from manipulation. It encourages listeners to question the narratives they're constantly fed. Check out the video; you will be glad that you did. They are currently touring the U.S., followed by a run through Canada in the fall and then a handful of shows with Sex Pistols. I'll be at the Detroit show, so you can expect the full story from In-Spite Magazine soon after.
