Kevin Bronson on August 25th, 2022

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FIDLAR is back with their first new song since 2019 … And maybe you expected a ballad?

“FSU” does not stand for Florida State University. It’s an acronym for … well, you’ll catch on quickly enough. It’s somehow comforting to know that neither the COVID-19 pandemic nor life as thirtysomethings has mellowed L.A.’s favorite skate-punks.

The band, now a trio (guitarist Elvis Kuehn has left the building, leaving frontman Zac Carper, bassist Brandon Schwartzel and drummer Max Kuehn), worked with Grammy-winning producer Dave Sardy on a new EP, due to arrive in early 2023.

“New FIDLAR is leaning into the extremes,” the band says. “Loud, louder, loud. Three chords and the truth. Catchy and obnoxious. Lyrics are very thought-mouth. It’s speaking to the FIDIOTS of the world.”

The video for “FSU,” directed by Ryan Baxley, captures the frenzied energy.

||| Watch: The video for “FSU”

||| Live: FIDLAR plays the Echo Friday night (sold out). They also play the Fonda Theatre on Sept. 8 (tickets) and Sept. 9 (tickets).

||| Previously: “By Myself,” Live at the Hollywood Palladium, Live at the Fox Theater, Live at the Hollywood Palladium, Live at the Regent Theater, “40oz on Repeat,” Live at Burgerama 4, Live at the Echoplex, “Cheap Beer” (stream, video), “AA,” “Got No Money.” “Oh,” “No Waves.” “Wake Bake Skate,” “Wait for the Man.”