Brain Matter(s)

by As Cities Burn

Brain Matter(s) cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 21 July 2026
  • Label: Self-Released
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:04
  • Community rating: 3.35/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Surprise-released independently to fans via Substack in July 2026 before a wider streaming rollout, 'Brain Matter(s)' marks the return of American post-hardcore act As Cities Burn. The album balances their aggressive, emotive roots with melodic alternative rock sensibilities.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. two faces ten paces (3:36)
  2. demonstrations (2:55)
  3. mr. villainous (3:07)
  4. war of God and peace (3:31)
  5. brain matter (1:31)
  6. mind chatter (2:51)
  7. anybody out there (1:59)
  8. jester (2:48)
  9. us defines the means (4:10)
  10. bottoms up for the kids (3:01)
  11. dog tired (2:21)
  12. devil cell (2:46)
  13. steady my heart (4:46)
  14. brain matter(s) (1:36)

Credits

  • Cody Bonnette - bass, guitar [guitars], vocals, written-by
  • Matt Carter - bass, keyboards [keys]
  • Aaron Lunsford - drums, percussion, written-by
  • Christopher Lott - electric piano [fender rhodes]
  • Levi Seitz - mastered by

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