Make Out Monday takes us "Back to the Feeling" with alt-rock charm

Los Angeles alt-rockers Make Out Monday are back, and with "Back to the Feeling," they're showing that sometimes the best journeys are the ones leading straight to our hearts. The song, following their July EP "Play It Again Sammy", sees the band mining even deeper into the bittersweet art of memory.

Frontman Zack Shada and his bandmates, Seth Renken on drums, Ezra Behrens on guitar, and Nathan Bramsway on bass, have created something that feels like an ideal snapshot of longing: the yearning for moments that will never be fully reclaimed but resonate as powerful, unforgettable echoes. From the first chord, "Back to the Feeling" glows with warmth and wistfulness, a sonic postcard from lost time.

The production, by Kenneth Mount and Zack Odom, focuses on whether the mud in question is earthy or material mostly at arm's length, balancing crisp, shimmering guitars against a driving rhythm section that allows Shada's voice to carry the emotional load without ever letting it feel overbearing. The ultimate treat for fans will come when "Make Out Monday" debuts the song live on Oct 25 at Twin Pines Mall, the iconic filming location commemorating 40 years of "Back to the Future".

It sounds like the sort of moment that memories and fresh energy will collide around, which is precisely what such a sincere song needs. On "Back to the Feeling", Make Out Monday reminds us why alt-rock retains its power to take listeners not only across space but also across time. It's a song that stays with you long after the final note, and leaves behind nothing but a bittersweet smile.

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