Simple Plan drop first new single in two years, The Antidote

Simple Plan have shared their infectious, anthemic first new single in two years: The Antidote.

Taken from their upcoming sixth album, the Canadian pop-punks call the track "a throwback to our classic Simple Plan sound, but with a modern twist".

The band continue: "It has all the elements our fans have come to love and expect from our band: a big, energetic chorus and honest and heartfelt lyrics that deal with life and the struggles we all face. It feels like the perfect starting point and a great preview of what’s to come on the album.

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"We wrote and recorded the song before the pandemic hit and in lots of ways, it has become even more relevant after everything that happened over the last 20 months. A lot of people are going through some tough times right now and the song talks about the importance of having someone or something to turn to when life gets really hard.

"For a lot of our fans and for us, it’s been music. Its power to heal, comfort and be a lifeline has never been greater and more needed than now. We hope this song will hit home with our fans and help them deal with the difficult moments we’re all facing."

Listen to The Antidote below:

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