Joyce Manor has released another nostalgic single from their upcoming album "I Used to Go to This Bar," a track that delves into memories of the past. The song, titled "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives," is steeped in early-aughts emo tradition and pays tribute to Mark Chen, a singer-songwriter for Summer Vacation and Winter Break.
The song's lyrics are inspired by lead singer Barry Johnson's wild nights with Chase, filled with weed, laughter, and reckless abandon. The imagery of the song takes us back to the Wild West days of cannabis culture, when cash businesses were vulnerable to robberies at gunpoint. Johnson's dark humor shines through as he recounts his vivid imagination of a 19-year-old girl getting robbed before her third dab of the hour.
The accompanying music video for "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives" is equally nostalgic, featuring the band performing in what appears to be their cramped practice space from early days. Directed by Jason Link and Rowan Daly, the black-and-white visual takes us back in time, capturing the raw energy and DIY ethos of Joyce Manor's early days.
Despite delving into nostalgia, Joyce Manor's new album is expected to bring an equally thrilling present to the table. "I Used to Go to This Bar" marks their seventh studio album and first since 2022's critically-acclaimed "40 Oz. to Fresno." The band will take the album on tour this spring, hitting U.S. cities, and will also perform at Coachella 2026.
With "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives," Joyce Manor continues to showcase their signature pop-rock sound while exploring themes of nostalgia, memory, and the blurred lines between past and present.
The song's lyrics are inspired by lead singer Barry Johnson's wild nights with Chase, filled with weed, laughter, and reckless abandon. The imagery of the song takes us back to the Wild West days of cannabis culture, when cash businesses were vulnerable to robberies at gunpoint. Johnson's dark humor shines through as he recounts his vivid imagination of a 19-year-old girl getting robbed before her third dab of the hour.
The accompanying music video for "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives" is equally nostalgic, featuring the band performing in what appears to be their cramped practice space from early days. Directed by Jason Link and Rowan Daly, the black-and-white visual takes us back in time, capturing the raw energy and DIY ethos of Joyce Manor's early days.
Despite delving into nostalgia, Joyce Manor's new album is expected to bring an equally thrilling present to the table. "I Used to Go to This Bar" marks their seventh studio album and first since 2022's critically-acclaimed "40 Oz. to Fresno." The band will take the album on tour this spring, hitting U.S. cities, and will also perform at Coachella 2026.
With "I Know Where Mark Chen Lives," Joyce Manor continues to showcase their signature pop-rock sound while exploring themes of nostalgia, memory, and the blurred lines between past and present.
they're like totally capturing that early 2000s emo vibe again and it's giving me all the feels 
i mean who doesn't love a good nostalgic throwback? but what i think is really cool is how barry johnson is using humor to tackle some heavy themes like memories and growing up. his dark sense of humor is literally the best 
and the music video looks so raw and real, like it was shot in their tiny practice space back in the day 
can't wait for the tour this spring and to see them perform at coachella 2026!
can't wait to see them live at coachella 2026 and hear more of this album when it drops!
. i mean, the song is fire but it's also super dark and weird... like who wants to think about getting robbed at 19? 
. anyway, i'm hyped for the album and tour tho! joyce manor knows how to bring the energy 
. can't wait to see them perform live and experience that raw energy firsthand 
. The song is actually pretty funny, Barry Johnson's dark humor is on point 
. I love how they've captured the raw energy of their early days in the music video 
. It's gonna be interesting to see them perform these songs live this spring 
, and Coachella 2026 is a great way for them to showcase their new album 
. The blend of nostalgia and pop-rock sound is exactly what we need more of right now 
What's not to love about a band performing in their cramped practice space from the early days? I'm definitely hyped for this album and the tour - can't wait to see them live! 
And that 19-year-old girl getting robbed before her third dab of weed? That's just too suspicious... and what's up with the black-and-white visual in the music video? Is it trying to hide something from us? 
their music is like a warm hug for my soul and i love how they're embracing nostalgia on this new track, it's like they're speaking directly to our collective emo souls