Song: Poor Me - Lovestruck

Denver punk band, Poor Me, recently released their new single, “Lovestruck”, off their upcoming album Stalemate, which will be released on September 1st!

“Lovestruck” is a tribute to Johnny Bender, founder of the music site For The Love Of Punk and former bassist in the punk band, The Gamits.

“The band met Johnny in 2011 during a local billing in Denver, and though the details are fuzzy now, Johnny left with a copy of our demo that would become Readymade,” says the band. “We didn’t make much of the interaction at the time, but Johnny reached out a short time later, saying something to the effect of ‘get this professionally tracked, there’s something unpolished here,’ and he asked we keep in touch.

Even the slightest encouragement can swell into something palpable, resulting in formative moments that were never intended,” the band continues. “I think that is an amazing possibility for our relationships, something Johnny enacted as much as he preached it. We stayed in touch, and I was regularly inspired by Johnny’s ambition, effort, and vision to uplift artists through the For the Love of Punk brand. But Johnny was also conflicted toward the end of his life, creating a striking contrast in how his friends sometimes remember him. There was momentum in everything he did.

’Lovestruck’ is about that momentum. It is about where our choices weigh heaviest, and how others come to remember the journey that leaves a lasting imprint. Johnny knew this, and whenever he considered this truth, he weighed in with a ton of heart. Thanks for listening.”

To purchase the single or any of the band’s previous music, you can do so HERE.