A music video was released for the song "No Good" in June. It was directed by Eric Teti. In late July, it was announced the band were recording, and in early August the band finished recording its next release. Knuckle Puck supported Senses Fail on the band's Let It Enfold You 10th anniversary tour from late August till early October 2014. In early September, the band released a 7" flexi containing the songs "Oak Street" and "Home Alone", the former of which was intended for release on the group's next EP. The flexi was released by Bad Timing. On October 16, 2014, "Bedford Falls" was available for streaming. On October 23, the While I Stay Secluded EP was made available for streaming and on October 28, it was released by Bad Timing. The EP had peaked at number 5 on the Heatseekers Albums in the U.S. Guitarist Kevin Maida revealed that the band "firmly and confidently" considered the EP the group's best work so far. On October 31, the band released a music video for "Oak Street". In November and December, the band supported Modern Baseball on the group's winter tour.
In November 2014, the various artists compilation album Punk Goes Pop 6 was released, it featured Knuckle Puck covering The 1975 song "Chocolate". On December 22, 2014, Knuckle Puck signed to Rise Records. Maida said that Rise would be "a bountiful new home" for the group and would help the band evolve. Throughout January and February 2015 the band supported Neck Deep on the band's The Intercontinental Championships Tour. In late February, the band announced it had started recording its debut album and by early April, the group had finished. The group joined The Maine on The American Candy Spring 2015 Tour, as a support act, throughout April and May. On June 11, the band's debut album, Copacetic, was announced. The artwork and track list was revealed. On June 19, a music video was released for "Disdain". On June 30, "True Contrite" was made available for streaming. The band played on the 2015 edition of Warped Tour. On July 14, "Pretense" was made available for streaming. On July 23, the album was made available for streaming. Copacetic released on July 31. The band supported State Champs on the group's European tour in September and October. The band toured the U.S. in October and November, with support from Seaway, Head North and Sorority Noise. In February and March 2016, the band supported Neck Deep and State Champs on the groups' co-headlining tour of the U.S.
In March 2017, a 7-inch vinyl single was released, featuring the tracks "Calendar Days" and "Indecisive". On July 27, the band released the first single from their at the time upcoming album onto YouTube and iTunes titled "Gone". A few months later in September the second single "Double Helix" was released on YouTube with its music video. The group released their second album, Shapeshifter, on October 13.
Despite its title, the second album from Knuckle Puck isn’t a reinvention; rather, Shapeshifter is the sound of the Chicago-based pop-punk band taking their best qualities and honing them to make them even sharper. The songwriting became tighter and more deliberate, the lyrics more introspective and urgent—without losing an ounce of the sweat-soaked authenticity and passion that made their debut album, Copacetic, so captivating.
Above all, it’s an album that proves the band are unflinchingly unwilling to compromise when it comes to their art. That’s evident on first single “Gone,” perhaps the most fully realized Knuckle Puck song to date. It’s equal parts muscular and melodic, textured with keyboards, buzzsaw guitars and a buoyant chorus that will integrate seamlessly into the band’s raved-about live show.
“When you reach early adulthood and start to see your life take shape, it’s also important to shape your identity and break yourself free from anything that might be holding you down,” guitarist Nick Casasanto explains. “I hope the album instills a little bit of hope in people. I hope people realize they should consume the things that really speak to them. Through that, I feel like it’s the most satisfying way to be who you want to be.”
Tune You Out
Knuckle Puck Lyrics
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'Til we all calm down
Why don′t you shake me down, 'til I come back around
Pushin' through the grapevine, you never made a sound
Such a weird flex to say, my sun gave you the shade
Thought for once that you could act your age
′Til we all calm down
Watch me break
While you run around with nothing to say
You toss and then you turn in your sleep
It tears me up inside
I'll tune you out
′Til we all calm down
We're wrecked to the nth degree
Reflecting society
I expect in due time we′ll see
There's nothing left to say
I′ll tune you out
'Til we all calm down
Watch me break
While you run around with nothing to say
You toss and then you turn in your sleep
It tears me up inside
I'll tune you out
′Til we all calm down
Maybe, someday
You′ll see a different place
Someday, you'll see
You still got some restraint
Maybe, someday
You′ll want to resonate
Maybe, someday
Someday, you'll see
Watch me break
While you run around with nothing to say
You toss and then you turn in your sleep
It tears me up inside
I′ll tune you out
'Til we all calm down
I′ll tune you out
'Til we all calm down
In Knuckle Puck's song "Tune You Out", the singer is frustrated with someone in their life who refuses to listen or understand their perspective. The chorus, "I'll tune you out 'til we all calm down", highlights the singer's need to distance themselves from this individual in order to maintain peace and balance. The first verse portrays the other person as manipulative and untrustworthy, with the line "pushin' through the grapevine, you never made a sound". The second verse talks about the damage this relationship has caused, with the line "watch me break while you run around with nothing to say". These lyrics show a theme of emotional exhaustion, where the singer has reached their limit with this individual and recognizes the need for a break from the relationship to preserve their own mental health.
The bridge of the song looks to the future with hope, indicating that the singer is not completely closing the door on the relationship, with lines such as "maybe someday you'll see a different place" and "maybe someday you'll want to resonate". This suggests that the singer is willing to reopen the relationship if the other person is willing to listen and understand. Overall, the lyrics of "Tune You Out" showcase the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing one's own mental health in all relationships, even those that may be difficult to distance oneself from.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll tune you out
I will ignore you
'Til we all calm down
Until the situation becomes less tense
Why don't you shake me down, 'til I come back around
Why don't you constantly test me until I submit to your will
Pushin' through the grapevine, you never made a sound
You quietly spread rumors without making a noise
Such a weird flex to say, my sun gave you the shade
It's strange to brag that you received a benefit at someone else's expense
Thought for once that you could act your age
I hoped that you would show maturity
Watch me break
See me fall apart
While you run around with nothing to say
While you remain silent and unhelpful
You toss and then you turn in your sleep
You are restless and troubled
It tears me up inside
It causes me emotional pain
We're wrecked to the nth degree
We are completely destroyed
Reflecting society
Showing the state of the world we live in
I expect in due time we'll see
I believe that eventually we will understand
There's nothing left to say
There is no more discussion to be had
Maybe, someday
Possibly at some point in the future
You'll see a different place
You'll experience a change
You still got some restraint
You still have some self-control
You'll want to resonate
You'll want to connect with others
I'll tune you out
I will ignore you
'Til we all calm down
Until the situation becomes less tense
Writer(s): Joseph F Taylor, John M Siorek, Kevin J Maida, Nicholas D Casasanto, Ryan J Rumchaks
Contributed by Dominic K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@seanygee333
I really needed me some knuckle puck. Cannot wait for the album.
@soymaiku
@brett linthicum definitely noopeee
@mfachryofficial
@brett linthicum your taste sucks
@OmegaDJH
brett linthicum not at all? Shapeshifter was solid as all their music is
@jjjsss8183
Didn't suck but was inferior to Copacetic IMHO. Excited for number 3 though.
@TDWPisAMAZING
I really need to see them live
@schizophrenicdolphinz9822
chill lofi knuckle puck to chill relax / study too
@carsondoesstuff3487
24/7
@tokkunkim1672
@@carsondoesstuff3487 Seriously, "In Your Crosshairs" is my lullaby
@shortcontrolledburst
tbh I miss the fast hifi knuckle puck to rock out / mosh to ... this is ok too though I guess