Yellowcard Signs To Hopeless Records, Begins Work On New Album

Hopeless Records President Louis Posen.It appears that the rumors were true, after a two-and-a-half year hiatus, Yellowcard have officially re-united.

Returning to their pre-major label indie beginnings, Yellowcard have recently signed with Hopeless Records for their seventh studio album, the first since 2007’s Paper Walls. The lineup for the record includes Ryan Key (vocals/guitar), Sean Mackin(violin) and Longineu (“LP”) Parsons (drums), Ryan Mendez (guitar) and newcomer band Sean O’Donnell will be taking over bass duties.  Ryan Key commented on their decision to sign to Hopeless Records:

“Hopeless seemed to be the right place for us; they were really interested in working with the band, very proactive, and had a lot of great ideas for us. They’re giving us the opportunity to do exactly what we want with it, and we’re thankful to have an established fanbase that is already interested in what we have to put out.”

Hopeless Records President Louis Posen also commented saying:

“We have all been big fans of Yellowcard since their early days. Our team is having a great time working with the band and we are thrilled that there is going to be a new Yellowcard album soon. We know the fans want new music and we are honored and humbled that we get to play a part in helping such a great band write the next chapter in their career.”

They are currently writing new material and will soon begin recording with their tried-and-true producer Neal Avron and are aiming for a spring release.