We Are Scientists release new single with album to follow

With shimmering guitars, infectious melodies, and that unmistakable mix of charm and energy, Please Don’t Say It picks up right where the band left off; tight, confident indie rock that hits all the right nostalgic notes while still feeling fresh. The track is the first taste of their ninth studio album and marks a new chapter in a career spanning over two decades.

Formed in 1999 by college friends Keith Murray and Chris Cain, We Are Scientists first caught global attention with their 2005 breakout With Love and Squalor, featuring indie club staples like The Great Escape and Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt. While many of their noughties-era peers have faded or shifted lanes, We Are Scientists have remained consistent, delivering hook-filled records with self-aware wit and an ear for timeless riffs.

The band’s origin story includes a move from California to Brooklyn in the early 2000s, where they embedded themselves in the city’s burgeoning indie scene. Their debut was produced by Ariel Rechtshaid (later known for work with Vampire Weekend, Charli XCX, and Usher), and since then, they’ve released a steady string of critically loved albums and toured extensively worldwide.

Qualifying Miles is their first release under a single worldwide label since their debut and follows 2023’s Lobes. The band have once again teamed up with Keith Carne on drums, with the record promising another dose of catchy, guitar-driven anthems that fans have come to expect.

For fans of Maximo Park, Razorlight, Bloc Party, OK Go, Muse, and Kaiser Chiefs, We Are Scientists remain essential listening.

You can also catch frontman Keith Murray in conversation with Stephen 'Steps' Lowe from Today Radio’s New Noise, part one of the interview is available via the player below.

Please Don’t Say It is streaming now, with more to come as the summer album release draws closer.