A band called Yawn Mower is almost definitionally a dad rock band — not just any pun, but that pun as your band name? And yeah, I would call the Asbury Park band's combination of indie, emo, and power-pop a very dad-friendly sound in 2025. At least it's highly appealing to this particular dad.
They've announced sophomore album I Just Can’t Wait To Die today and shared "Rascal," its grandly poppy alt-rock lead single. The song has loads of Weezer-ish guitars, some fancy orchestration (most prominently Nicole Scorsone's violin), and plentiful vocal hooks. The band's Mike Chick says it's "partly about the kids of our families and friends" — so, yes, dad rock confirmed! Below, check out the "Rascal" music video, directed by drummer Biff Swenson.
TRACKLIST:
01 "Windshield Wiper"
02 "Igor The Exetor"
03 "New Years At The Airport"
04 "Rascal"
05 "Squirming"
06 "Speedboat!"
07 "$12 & A Winepress"
08 "Geothermal Springs"
09 "$5 & A Handshake"
10 "Floorboards"
I Just Can’t Wait To Die is out 8/15.
