The Bends Share New Single 'Tango'

The rising rock band releases their latest track, following their previous single 'Lips'.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Emerging out of jam sessions on the Louisiana State University (LSU) campus, electric young rock band The Bends have released their brand new single "Tango" via Warner Records. "Tango" follows their previous single "Lips" and marks their first single of the year, signaling a new chapter for the band.

Why it matters

The Bends have been building momentum with their grassroots fanbase through their energetic live shows and original music, inspired by the textured vocals and garage rock style of bands like The Strokes, Kings of Leon, and Cage The Elephant. The release of "Tango" continues to showcase the band's musical evolution and their ability to connect with listeners.

The details

Hayden Field of The Bends says he wrote "Tango" after a long phone call with someone he used to be close with, capturing the desire to reconnect with someone from the past. The band's 2025 EP "Leeward Drive" featured their single "Virginia," which was co-written by Field and Kevin Griffin of fellow Baton Rouge-born band Better Than Ezra. The Bends have also collaborated with Brad Shultz of Cage the Elephant to produce the EP's centerpiece track "The Fence."

  • The Bends released their debut track "Makeup" last year, which reached the Top 5 on Spotify's Viral Chart.
  • Their follow-up tune "Weekend Love" notched a coveted 'Advance Placement' slot on SiriusXM's Alt Nation channel.
  • The Bends are continuing to tour, opening for Houndmouth and Ole 60. The tour will kick-off on March 13 in Columbus, Ohio and hit a number of cities across the US.

The players

The Bends

An emerging electric young rock band that formed out of jam sessions on the Louisiana State University (LSU) campus.

Hayden Field

The lead vocalist of The Bends, who wrote the band's new single "Tango" after a long phone call with someone he used to be close with.

Kevin Griffin

The co-writer of The Bends' single "Virginia" from their 2025 EP "Leeward Drive," and a member of the fellow Baton Rouge-born band Better Than Ezra.

Brad Shultz

The member of Cage the Elephant who teamed up with The Bends to produce the centerpiece track "The Fence" on their "Leeward Drive" EP.

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What they’re saying

“I wrote tango after having a long phone call with someone I used to be close with, catching up and talking about past times. The song talks through the desire to reconnect with someone you used to know better than you do now.”

— Hayden Field

What’s next

Following their fall "Leeward Drive Tour" and three headline shows in Texas this past week, The Bends are continuing to tour, opening for Houndmouth and Ole 60. The tour will kick-off on March 13 in Columbus, Ohio and hit a number of cities across the US.

The takeaway

The Bends' release of "Tango" showcases the band's musical evolution and their ability to connect with listeners through their energetic live shows and original music, as they continue to build momentum with their grassroots fanbase.