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The smash mouth band known as Garbage has dirtied up the headlines again with their newly released single titled “There’s No Future In Optimism”. With this new song, there is also an accompanying music video that visualizes the band’s style of music to the fullest. The single is also the lead single for their upcoming spring album Let All That We Imagine Be Light, which is set to release in May. Listen to the new song and watch the music video below.

Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in 1993, known for their distinctive blend of rock, electronic and industrial music. The band features lead singer Shirley Manson, whose powerful voice and edgy presence helped define their sound. With introspective lyrics and dark, polished production, Garbage explores themes of identity, empowerment and societal pressure. Their music often blends emotional depth with a rebellious attitude, earning them a dedicated fanbase and a lasting influence in alternative music.

​Their latest single, “There’s No Future in Optimism,” is a compelling fusion of pulsing electronic rhythms and gritty alternative rock. The track opens with Shirley Manson’s evocative vocals, leading into a soundscape of crunchy guitars and propulsive drums. Lyrically, the song challenges its own title, advocating against succumbing to negativity. Manson describes it as a response to societal unrest, particularly reflecting on the tumultuous events following George Floyd’s murder in Los Angeles. The accompanying music video, directed by Benjy Kirkman, presents dystopian imagery that mirrors the song’s themes, portraying a city in chaos and symbolizing the search for hope amidst despair.