Maximum Effort at The Sinkhole

Alien conspiracies and punk rock? Who knew they’d be the perfect match? Apparently Maximum Effort. Mixing UFO-conspiracy-theorist literature and chugging punk power chords, Maximum Effort has brought fun back to the St. Louis punk scene. More rock than punk, this south-city quartet exhibits proficient musical skill, coupled with catchy-as-hell punk riffs. Stylistically similar to the West Coast punk sound of the late ’70s/early ’80s, ME conjures memories of Dangerhouse Records bands and the Angry Samoans. Lead singer Nick Zengerling’s paranoid lyricism rants and raves with tales of black helicopters, secret agents and government cover-ups. –Riverfront Times, March 17, 2011

Better Days is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Yellowcard. It was released on October 10, 2025, through Better Noise Music. It is supported by the release of the singles "Better Days", "Honestly I", "Take What You Want", and "Bedroom Posters". It is the band's first studio album following their 2022 reunion after a five year breakup. It also marks the longest gap between albums for the band following their 2016 self-titled album.