KOYO HIT HARD WITH NEW SINGLE “YOU HATE ME,” PREVIEWING BARELY HERE
Photo Credit: Matt Fevrier
Long Island’s Koyo are back with a new single and video, “You Hate Me,” offering another look at their upcoming album Barely Here, due out May 8 via Pure Noise Records. Preorders are live now, and if this track is any indication, the band isn’t slowing down.
“You Hate Me” leans into what Koyo has been refining over the past few years. It’s melodic, punchy, and emotionally direct without getting weighed down by itself. The guitars carry a bright, driving edge, while the rhythm section keeps everything moving forward with purpose. There’s a clear sense of urgency, but it never feels rushed.
Vocally, the track hits that balance between frustration and reflection. It’s the kind of delivery that feels lived-in, not forced, which helps the song land without overreaching. Lyrically, it circles around tension in relationships and the disconnect that can build when things start to fall apart. It’s straightforward, but effective.
The video follows that same tone, grounding the track in something relatable without overcomplicating it. It keeps the focus where it should be, on the energy of the band and the weight of the song.
“Barely Here” is shaping up to be a strong next step for Koyo, building on their mix of hardcore roots and melodic sensibility without trying to reinvent it. It feels like a band getting more comfortable in their lane while still pushing forward.
The release comes as Koyo gear up for a busy run of shows, including North American and Japanese tours alongside Hot Mulligan and Joyce Manor, with additional dates to follow. They’re also set to appear at Sound and Fury and Louder Than Life, continuing to build momentum in both the hardcore and alternative scenes.
Pre-order/pre-save Barely Here by clicking HERE!
Barely Here track list:
1. Barely Here
2. Jet Stream Wish
3. Saying Vs Meaning (feat. Sammy Ciaramitaro)
4. It Happens to the Best of Us
5. You Hate Me
6. Selden Mansions
7. Oxidize (feat. Marisa Shirar)
8. What I'm Worth
9. Pace and Loiter
10. Irreversible
Upcoming Shows:
05/23 Tokyo, JP @ ACB Hall
05/24 Ibaraki, JP @ Stormy Monday
05/26 Osaka, JP @ Homage
05/27 Nagoya, JP @ Party'z
05/28 Niigata, JP @ Hood
05/30 Kawasaki, JP @ Bloodeaxe Festival
06/04 Cleveland, OH @ Jacob's Pavilion #
06/05 Lafayette, NY @ Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards #
06/09 Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall #
06/10 Richmond, VA @ Kanawha Plaza #
06/13 Asheville, NC @ Asheville Yards #
06/16 Asbury, NJ @ Stone Pony Summer Stage #
06/17 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE #
06/20 Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre #
06/21 Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center #
07/23 Patchogue, NY @ Great South Bay Music Festival
08/15-16 Los Angeles, CA @ Sound & Fury Festival
09/18 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival
w/ Love Sick
# w/ Hot Mulligan, Joyce Manor, Saturdays At Your Place