Arm’s Length have released their new single, You Ominously End, taken from their forthcoming album, There’s A Whole World Out There. The band will release the album on 16 May 2025 via Pure Noise Records. The track arrives alongside a music video and follows the previously released Funny Face.
The latest single explores themes of mental health struggles and emotional isolation, pairing the band’s raw lyricism with unexpected country and folk influences. Vocalist and guitarist Allen Steinberg explains, “You Ominously End is about the shame and isolation of dealing with mental illness, especially when you feel unable to check in on loved ones who are also struggling. When writing this song, I focused on capturing that isolating experience through vivid storytelling. The tragic theme of the song is contrasted by country/folk elements, creating a jarring effect. This contrast makes it one of our personal favourite tracks by Arm’s Length.”
The new album is expected to build on the emotive and introspective sound that Arm’s Length introduced on their 2022 debut, Never Before Seen, Never Again Found. Their upcoming album sees the band pushing their songwriting further, diving into themes of personal trauma, love, and loss. Produced once again by Anton DeLost, There’s A Whole World Out There reflects Steinberg’s deeply personal struggles, with contributions from guitarist Jeremy White, bassist Ben Greenblatt, drummer Jeff White, and additional musicians Bonnie Brooksbank (strings) and Alex Scalzo-Brown (piano).
Steinberg’s personal struggles, which he openly addressed in his songwriting, are central to the album’s creation. He confesses that during the period leading up to the writing of this record, he was “the most mentally ill” he had ever been. Yet, it was precisely through confronting these intense experiences that the album came to life with such urgency and honesty. “The songs aren’t written for anyone else at all,” he says, emphasising the raw, unfiltered emotion that drives the record’s sound and lyrics.
Arm’s Length will release There’s A Whole World Out There on Friday 16 May 2025 via Pure Noise Records. Pre-orders are available now.
Image of Arm’s length courtesy Tessa Smith
