Quicksand returns with "Cool Guy," the third single from their forthcoming album Bring on the Psychics. The post-hardcore veterans channel the confrontational spirit of classic hardcore diss tracks on the new song, maintaining the aggressive energy that defined their 1990s output.
The track arrives as Quicksand continue their campaign for Bring on the Psychics, building momentum through strategic single releases. "Cool Guy" demonstrates the band's willingness to engage with the genre's combative traditions while working within their contemporary sonic framework. The single underscores how the New York post-hardcore pioneers remain engaged with hardcore's foundational impulse toward direct confrontation and critique.
Quicksand disbanded in 2003 before reuniting in 2017, a comeback that yielded the 2024 album Distant Populations. Bring on the Psychics marks their continued presence in a post-hardcore landscape that has evolved considerably since their initial run. The album title itself suggests thematic ambition beyond standard instrumental virtuosity. With "Cool Guy," the band proves they can still command the abrasive aesthetic that influenced generations of alternative and metal acts.
The single positions Quicksand within broader conversations about post-hardcore's resurgence. Bands like Touché Amoré, Militarie Gun, and Https:// have revitalized the genre's critical energy in recent years, while established acts like Quicksand remind listeners that original practitioners remain vital. "Cool Guy" confirms the band's refusal to soften their approach in service of mainstream accessibility.