ALBORN Ain’t Holding Back—New Single “YMI” Digs Deep

Look, if you’ve been around the Midwest rock/metal scene at all in the last few years, you already know the name ALBORN. These dudes from Northern Illinois have been hustling hard—touring relentlessly, stacking opening slots for favorites like Sevendust and All That Remains, and putting out music that means something.

Their new single “YMI” just dropped with an equally moody, heavy-hitting video—and yeah.

“YMI” feels like the kind of song you write when there’s nowhere left to go but through. The riffs are stripped back and pulsing, the drums hit like concrete, and Justin Taylor's vocals come from somewhere real. It’s the sound of someone trying to get something out of their system. As Justin puts it, “‘YMI’ is that question you ask yourself at your lowest. It only shows up in the dark.”

There’s no fluff here—no technical distractions for the sake of it, no slick studio tricks. Just a tight, emotionally honest track that shows ALBORN isn’t trying to be the flavor of the month. They’re building something that

lasts.

If you’ve caught them live (maybe when they tore through town with Powerman 5000 or at Rockfest last year), you know their set is no joke. Workwear on, eyes forward, and full send. Every time.

With new reps behind them—Damon Moreno of The Inner Light Agency and Satellite Touring—ALBORN is rightfully positioning itself into the national spotlight. But songs like “YMI” make it clear they’re not leaving their roots behind. They’re just dragging all that grit and truth with them, and turning it into fuel.

Stream the single. Watch the video. And if they’re playing anywhere near you, get there early. ALBORN shows up—and shows out. albornmusic.com | New single “YMI” out now.