MOONRAKER Drops Final Single Ahead of New Album ‘Me And The Bells’
Los Angeles melodic punk band Moonraker released “Don’t Forget You’re Here Forever,” the final single before their upcoming album, Me And The Bells. Set for release on October 9, 2026, through Punkerton Records, the twelve-track album explores themes of anxiety, survival, and artistic persistence.
Recorded in Denver with producer Chris Fogal, the project combines explosive hooks with personal lyrics about pursuing an artistic career and overcoming rejection. This release marks the band’s Punkerton Records debut following their signing with the label in April 2026.
Moonraker release final single leading up to the release of their new full-length album on Punkerton Records, Me And The Bells
Moonraker is back with a heartfelt ode to pursuing a life in the arts. The final single leading up to their Punkerton Records debut full-length Me And The Bells is out now, titled “Don’t Forget You’re Here Forever.” The full album is set to release on Friday, October 9th, 2026.
Single release and album details
- Single: “Don’t Forget You’re Here Forever”
- Album: Me And The Bells (Punkerton Records)
- Release date for the full-length: October 9, 2026
- Label: Punkerton Records
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Genre: Punk, Melodic Punk, Skate Punk
- Format: Streaming, Digital (and for pre-order)
About the single
The single “Don’t Forget You’re Here Forever” is the final release before Moonraker’s debut full-length. It’s described as a very personal and heartfelt song about what it takes to pursue a life in the arts. The track sits within Moonraker’s evolving catalog, built on a grassroots fanbase and growing momentum from features on editorial playlists, contributing to anticipation for the upcoming album.
About the single, drummer/vocalist David Green shares the inspiration: the song grew from reflections on what it takes to pursue a life in the arts and how to handle rejection while staying committed to artistic goals. The track embodies Moonraker’s blend of vulnerability and resilience, a recurring theme throughout their work leading up to Me And The Bells.
About the album
Me And The Bells is described as a twelve-song collision of anxiety, self-doubt, resentment, survival, and the determination to keep showing up. Moonraker’s Los Angeles melodic punk sound blends explosive hooks and relentless energy with lyrics that are anxious, sarcastic, and human. The album is noted as possibly Moonraker’s best work yet, with recording took place in Denver with Chris Fogal (PEARS, The Bombpops, Joey Cape) at Black in Bluhm. Chris Fogal’s work on his band The Gamits’ album Parts influenced the project’s direction.
Key quotes from the band
- David Green, Moonraker drummer/vocalist, on the album: “Just keep ringing your bell. It’s something I say to myself a lot when I’m unsure… The answer is always, ‘Just keep ringing your bell.’ People might hear you, people might not, but they definitely won’t be able to hear you if you stop ringing it.”
- Green on the meaning behind the title Me And The Bells: “I’ve had the phrase ‘Me and the Bells’ written down in my notebook for almost as long as we’ve been a band… Maybe these songs are my bells to ring.”
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