# Acoustic Punk Duo BITTERS AND DISTRACTIONS Release New Single “The Threads”

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- Published: 2025-10-17T14:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **Long Island, NY Acoustic Punk Duo Bitters and Distractions Release New Single “The Threads” on Sell The Heart Records**

#### **Band Playing The Fest in Gainesville, FL on October 26**

[**Stream The Single Here**](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzUxMDg4ODA2NzI1MDUwLFwiclwiOjE2ODM1MTEwNjE2MDY1NzkwOH0iLCJzIjoiZjdiODdhODVmNTg2MjM3ZCJ9)

**Long Island, NY** — Acoustic punk duo **Bitters and Distractions** have released
their new single, **“The Threads,”** via Berkeley-based independent label **Sell
The Heart Records**.

[⌊Bitters and Distractions⌉⌊Bitters and Distractions⌉[

Hailing from Long Island, NY, **Bitters and Distractions**—comprised of **Jeremy
Quitko** and **Travis Johnides**—channel the energy and urgency of punk rock through
stripped-down, acoustic-driven arrangements. While the instrumentation may be minimal,
the emotional weight is anything but. _Punk as Folk_ described their sound as: _“
This is punk proper, just done with acoustic guitars.”_

**“The Threads”** captures the tension between striving for a meaningful future 
and grappling with the fleeting nature of time. The lyrics reflect resilience—_“
spread our wings and stretch our legs”_—while also embracing nostalgia and the imperfections
of life, summed up in the refrain: _“that’s why we can’t have nice things.”_

The duo explains:

_“The song is a bittersweet toast to the journey, the struggles, and the moments
that define us. It’s about holding onto hope while acknowledging the scars along
the way.”_

Recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered entirely in the duo’s homes, _“The Threads”_
also features guest backing vocals by **Natalia Neal**, a former student of Jeremy’s.

**Bitters and Distractions** began as Jeremy’s personal songwriting outlet, drawing
from his formative years in Colorado and the loss of a close friend. The project
evolved when Travis began composing music to accompany Jeremy’s words, sparking 
a creative partnership that resonated with listeners and transformed the duo into
a fully realized band.

[⌊Bitters and Distractions⌉⌊Bitters and Distractions⌉[

_Photo: Melissa Johnides_

With nine releases to date, the band has earned praise for their unfiltered approach.
_Bloggin Rotten_ called them _“catchy sing-along jams that will turn your vocal 
chords to blisters with all your throat shedding singing,”_ while _The Pop Punk 
Dad_ raved: _“The two have a knack for writing tunes that you want to sing out at
2am while hammered off your ass.”_

Backed by **Sell The Heart Records**, Bitters and Distractions are gearing up for
their busiest season yet.

**Upcoming Shows**

 * **FEST 23** – Gainesville, FL – _Sunday, October 26 @ The Bull (3:40–4:10pm)_
 * **Fest at the Farm** – Yaphank, NY – _November 15 @ Suffolk County Farm_ _(All-
   ages punk festival supporting Suffolk County Farm)_

While they may wield acoustic guitars, Bitters and Distractions make it clear: they’re
a punk band first and foremost. Their stripped-down instrumentation doesn’t soften
their sound—it sharpens it, giving their songs a raw, resonant edge across punk’s
wide spectrum.

**Stream “The Threads”:** [https://show.co/WvnOPO3](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzUxMDg4ODE1MTEzNjYzLFwiclwiOjE2ODM1MTEwNjE2MDY1NzkwOH0iLCJzIjoiMzkzOTJiMWQyYzkyMzJlNSJ9)

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