Queens shoegaze/grunge band sharpen their sound ahead of Fake My Death
Queens band Bummer Camp continue their rise with “One Bullet,” a driving shoegaze-grunge single that sets the tone for their upcoming album Fake My Death, due May 8 via Trash Casual Records.
The track blends fuzzy guitar layers with tight, melodic structure, balancing grit with clarity. Built on steady rhythm and dense distortion, “One Bullet” pushes forward without losing control, keeping its energy focused and direct. The song reflects the band’s shift toward a more refined and intentional sound, expanding beyond their earlier lo-fi roots.
Fronted by Eli Frank, also known for work with Teenage Halloween, Bummer Camp began as a solo loop-based project before growing into a full band. That evolution is clear in their recent material, where arrangements feel more developed and dynamic while still holding onto the raw edge that defined their earlier releases.
The release of “One Bullet” was paired with a music video created by longtime collaborator Preston Spurlock, continuing the band’s visual style of blending straightforward performance with abstract, textured imagery.
Earlier this month, Bummer Camp brought that energy to the stage with a hometown show at Gold Sounds in Brooklyn. The performance acted as a key moment in the rollout, giving fans an early look at material from Fake My Death. The set leaned into the band’s live strengths, loud guitars, tight pacing, and a sense of controlled chaos that mirrors their recorded work.
The upcoming album builds around themes of internal tension and emotional push-and-pull, focusing on the contrast between wanting to disconnect and choosing to stay present. Rather than abstracting those ideas, the songs present them in a direct and grounded way, keeping the writing accessible while still carrying weight.
Recorded in a studio setting rather than at home, Fake My Death reflects a more focused process. The tighter environment pushed the band toward sharper decisions, resulting in a record that feels more cohesive without losing its sense of texture.
With “One Bullet” and a strong hometown performance behind them, Bummer Camp enter this next phase with a clearer identity and a sound that feels both heavier and more precise.