mary in the junkyard recently released “New Muscles,” the third single off of the South London rock trio’s anticipated debut album, Role Model Hermit. A culmination of inspirations, which include old Pentangle footage and the band’s own exercise routines, “New Muscles” continues to build upon what is distinctively and quintessentially mary in the junkyard. It layers dreamy vocals with catchy drums and percussion, and ornaments it all with intricate string arrangements. Though the track takes a slightly heavier turn from earlier stripped-down release “Candelabra,” “New Muscles” is another preview into the “stories, memories, and past lives” woven into Role Model Hermit. There is also a whimsicality to the song that carries over into its music video, which was directed by Luke Grieve and co-directed by the band’s own Saya Barbaglia along with Daisy Ayscough.
Alongside the track’s release, the band also announced their fall headlining tour, playing in cities across the UK, Europe, and North America. The tour follows an intimate UK in-store run and a handful of special North American shows this week with Dove Ellis in support of War Child UK, including two sold out nights at the Bowery Ballroom later this week on May 30th and and May 31st.
Role Model Hermit is out July 3rd via AMF Records. Tickets for mary in the junkyard’s 2026 headlining tour are on sale now. Catch them at Baby’s All Right on November 18.
Listen to “New Muscles”
mary in the junkyard Fall Tour Dates:
Sep 22 – The Grand Social, Dublin, Ireland
Sep 23 – Ulster Sports Club, Belfast, UK
Sep 25 – Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, UK
Sep 29 – Gorilla, Manchester, UK
Sep 30 – Heaven, London, UK
Nov 02 – Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
Nov 04 – Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, CA
Nov 06 – Mississippi Studios, Portland, OR
Nov 07 – Barboza, Seattle, WA
Nov 10 – 7th St. Entry, Minneapolis, MN
Nov 11 – The Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL
Nov 13 – The Garrison, Toronto, Canada
Nov 18 – Baby’s All Right, Brooklyn, NY
Nov 20 – DC9 Nightclub, Washington,
Nov 21 – PhilaMOCA, Philadelphia, PA