"The past two decades of melodic hardcore would sound a lot different without Modern Life Is Warβs influence..." Β -Β BrooklynVegan
"...for those who believe punk rock is all about setting fire to the rule book and doing whatever is in your heart, 'Life on the Moon' is one of 2025's most exciting releases." -Β Metal Hammer
"the greatest hardcore punk band ever to come out of Iowa" - Β Stereogum
Modern Life Is WarΒ make a bold return with their first new proper full-length in over twelve years:Β LifeΒ on the Moon.Β Β
Out now via Deathwish Inc. (digital) + Iodine Recordings (physical) [ order],Β LifeΒ on the MoonΒ serves as a tribute to loss, a reflection on grief, struggle and the beauty of living, the moments between dreams and nightmares, memories and desires. Known for their distinctive blend of raw emotion and confrontational intensity,Β ModernΒ LifeΒ IsΒ WarΒ once again deliver a mix of gritty realism and poetic despair, pushing forward while staying in touch with that which has resonated with audiences over time.Β Β Crafted over several years with the help of long-time collaborator Brooks Strause and friends,Β LifeΒ on the MoonΒ isΒ as much an emotional outpouring as itΒ isΒ a sonic evolution.
ShowcasingΒ ModernΒ LifeΒ IsΒ Warβs continued ability to confront personal turmoil with a potent mix of defiance and vulnerability,Β LifeΒ on the MoonΒ isΒ a record about the pain of separation and the joyful energy of union as filtered through an eclectic tapestry of eccentric songs.Β Β
SeeΒ Modern Life Is WarΒ live in September + October:
Sep. 27Β Iowa City, IA β Gabe's Sep. 28Β Champaign, IL β The Space Sep. 29Β Louisville, KY β Mag Bar Sep. 30Β University City, MO β Blueberry Hill Oct. 01Β Lawrence, KS β Bottleneck Oct. 02Β Oklahoma City, OK β 89th Street Oct. 03Β Memphis, TN - Memphist Fest Oct. 04Β Birmingham, AL β Furnace Fest