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J. Hoard Shares Captivating New Track “Devil Is A Liar”
J. Hoard, the multitalented artist hailing from New York City, has once again graced us with his eclectic musicality in his latest single, “Devil Is A Liar”. With a remarkable ability to seamlessly blend genres and convey vivid songwriting, J. Hoard has solidified himself as a sought-after collaborator, working with esteemed artists like Black Coffee, Chance the Rapper and Brasstracks.
In “Devil Is A Liar”, J. Hoard sheds light on the struggles faced by artists within the industry. The track immediately demands attention as his phenomenal voice takes center stage, showcasing his masterful vocal production skills. Despite its minimal production, J. Hoard captivates listeners through a dynamic vocal arrangement, enveloping them in lush harmonies that leave a lasting impression.
Reflecting on the creation of the track, J. Hoard shares that it stemmed from conversations he had with fellow musicians in May 2020. These discussions revolved around the challenges of speaking up as artists in an ever-changing and bewildering industry. It was from these exchanges that he concluded, “the devil is a liar”. In this context, the term “devil” represents anything that diminishes one’s sense of place, belonging, and self.
As we eagerly await more music from J. Hoard in the coming months, it is evident that he will continue to push the boundaries of what it means to be an artist in today’s music industry. His extraordinary vocal prowess, relentless dedication to his craft and his unwavering commitment to delivering powerful messages through his music solidify his position as a force to be reckoned with.
There’s a particular kind of hunger that defines a band on the verge — that combustible mix of raw talent, hard-won momentum, and the unmistakable sense that everything they’ve been building is about to break wide open. The Chads, the pop-punk-ska fireballers out of Sayville, New York, have that hunger in abundance. And in 2026, they are ready to feed it.
The foundation is already in place. The four-piece — Joy, Mike, Mark, and Santino — spent the past year stacking wins that most bands spend a decade chasing. They took home the WEHM Battle of the Bands, earned a coveted spot on the Jumbalaya Stage at the Great South Bay Music Festival, and walked into a WPIX Morning Show segment that put their faces and their music in front of a New York City-wide audience. For a band still in the early stages of their career, it is a résumé that commands attention.
Their debut single “The Neighbors” — a razor-sharp, high-energy pop-punk-ska hybrid pulled straight from a true story of Long Island life — announced their arrival with a wink and a riff. Tongue-in-cheek in tone but tight as a drum in execution, the song showcases exactly what makes The Chads stand out in a crowded regional scene: they can make you laugh and make you move at the same time, which is a far rarer skill than it sounds. The track is available on Spotify and has been making steady inroads on radio, building the kind of organic buzz that no marketing budget can manufacture.
Now comes the next chapter. The Chads are heading into Dream Studios with producer Jason Mekler to record their new EP — a project that represents the most significant creative investment of their career to date. Mekler’s production experience combined with the band’s live-honed instincts makes for a pairing with serious promise. If “The Neighbors” was the introduction, the EP is the statement — the recorded proof that what audiences have been experiencing in clubs and on festival stages across Long Island translates just as powerfully through speakers.
The tri-state area has been the proving ground. The world is next.
Pop-punk has always thrived on authenticity — on bands that sound like they mean it, that write songs about real places and real people and real absurdities of everyday life.
The Chads check every one of those boxes. They are a Long Island band in the truest sense: specific enough to feel genuine, relatable enough to travel far beyond the island that made them.
Watch for the EP. Watch for the tour dates. Watch for the name.
The Chads are coming — and they are bringing Sayville with them.
Watch The Chads “MFH” music video on youtube here:
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