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Photo by David Doobinin Boston alt-rock legend Juliana Hatfield has a new single out from her upcoming album, and this one is going to make virtually every one of her fans delighted. "Fall Apart" captures the mood of her earlier, 90's music and combines it with her more recent, more laid back sound. It lands in this great middle ground between The Juliana Hatfield Three and Adult Contemporary. Hatfield was one of the stand-out artists during the 90's alt-rock boom, and "Fall Apart" shows why she's still one of the most beloved and respected artists decades into her career. I'll challenge anyone to hold "Fall Apart" up to any of her work from the 90's. This is truly one of her most compelling songs she's released. Juliana Hatfield says of her latest single: “I do make a point to say I fall apart now and then. It's not that I have fallen apart and you can never put me back together. I'm just talking about things that are real....

Photo by Mitch Ranger Photography  Mustard Plug have been around for over thirty years now, which by default makes them ska punk legends. Luckily, the Grand Rapids, MI band is still making some fantastic music, too. Their new single, "Fall Apart," shows they aren't mellowing out any time soon. It's upbeat and melodic ska that is going to be impossible not to dance to. It's everything you want from the genre: A generous amount of horns, high energy, and just fun in its most absolute form. We know ska gets shit on quite a bit by most music snobs, but maybe a ska focused mid-life crisis isn't a bad thing. You can watch the video for "Fall Apart" below. Where Did All My Friends Go? will be out September 8 on Bad Time Records, and is available for pre-order here . For more on Mustard Plug, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram . Upcoming tour dates are below the video. September 7th @ Reggie's - Chicago, IL w/ Toasters, Half Past Two Septembe...