On February 10, 2026, the fifth and final single "The Static" from the new Melonball album "Take Care" will be released, which comes out on February 27 via Rookie/Indigo/The Orchard.
Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3tsMBlE-iw
With "The Static," Melonball revolves around that peculiar feeling of being both held and stuck in a relationship. "Lost in the static" is not a grand gesture, not a drama, but a state: a quiet noise and shimmer between closeness, repetition, and the question of whether one even wants to break free.
Musically, the band remains true to their punk energy, but noticeably opens up the sound. The melody carries more than it weighs down, the chorus sticks without relying on effects. "The Static" feels like a loop that is consciously left unresolved – catchy, yet with a lingering restlessness that remains. The song opens a new chapter in the band's spectrum – and rounds off the album TAKE CARE, full of political force, speed, and emotionality, without losing its internal coherence. The video, realized by Manuel Wislhuber, translates this state of suspension into images. Instead of action, there is atmosphere; instead of explanation, there are hints.
"Take Care" tour - presented by Fuze & Ox Fanzine/livegigs.de:
February 27, 26 Nuremberg, MUZclub (Release Party)
February 28, 26 AT-Graz, Music House (Release Party)
March 28, 26 Leipzig, ZXRX
March 29, 26 Dresden, Ostpol
March 30, 26 Nuremberg, Club Stereo
March 31, 26 Cologne, Sonic Ballroom
April 1, 26 Stuttgart, Juha West
April 2, 26 Frankfurt, Ponyhof
April 3, 26 BE-Bruges, Lappersfort
April 4, 26 BE-Tongeren, Bearded Punk Fest
April 10, 26 AT-Vienna, Seewinkel Noise Factory
April 11, 26 AT-St. Georgen, Fümreif
May 2, 26 FR-Artonne, Le Gros Tonneau Festival
May 8, 26 Rees, Punk Meets People Festival
May 9, 26 Neukieritzsch, Rock am Kuhteich Festival
June 4, 26 Munich, Backstage
August 8, 26 BE-Duffel, Brakrock Festival
August 15, 26 Villmar, Tells Bells Festival
Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3tsMBlE-iw
With "The Static," Melonball revolves around that peculiar feeling of being both held and stuck in a relationship. "Lost in the static" is not a grand gesture, not a drama, but a state: a quiet noise and shimmer between closeness, repetition, and the question of whether one even wants to break free.
Musically, the band remains true to their punk energy, but noticeably opens up the sound. The melody carries more than it weighs down, the chorus sticks without relying on effects. "The Static" feels like a loop that is consciously left unresolved – catchy, yet with a lingering restlessness that remains. The song opens a new chapter in the band's spectrum – and rounds off the album TAKE CARE, full of political force, speed, and emotionality, without losing its internal coherence. The video, realized by Manuel Wislhuber, translates this state of suspension into images. Instead of action, there is atmosphere; instead of explanation, there are hints.
"Take Care" tour - presented by Fuze & Ox Fanzine/livegigs.de:
February 27, 26 Nuremberg, MUZclub (Release Party)
February 28, 26 AT-Graz, Music House (Release Party)
March 28, 26 Leipzig, ZXRX
March 29, 26 Dresden, Ostpol
March 30, 26 Nuremberg, Club Stereo
March 31, 26 Cologne, Sonic Ballroom
April 1, 26 Stuttgart, Juha West
April 2, 26 Frankfurt, Ponyhof
April 3, 26 BE-Bruges, Lappersfort
April 4, 26 BE-Tongeren, Bearded Punk Fest
April 10, 26 AT-Vienna, Seewinkel Noise Factory
April 11, 26 AT-St. Georgen, Fümreif
May 2, 26 FR-Artonne, Le Gros Tonneau Festival
May 8, 26 Rees, Punk Meets People Festival
May 9, 26 Neukieritzsch, Rock am Kuhteich Festival
June 4, 26 Munich, Backstage
August 8, 26 BE-Duffel, Brakrock Festival
August 15, 26 Villmar, Tells Bells Festival
