Ramonda Hammer announce new EP Wake Up, Play Nice out October 24

Ramonda Hammer announce new EP Wake Up, Play Nice out October 24

Release new single "Hush Money"

Stream: "Hush Money" on Bandcamp and All Digital Platforms

Los Angeles-based alt-rock trio Ramonda Hammer are excited to announce their new EP Wake Up, Play Nice out October 24. In anticipation of the upcoming release, the band has released their new single "Hush Money." The track debuted today at New Noise Magazine and is on all streaming platforms for playlist shares.

On the song, vocalist/guitarist Devin Davis shares:

"Hush Money" calls out how quickly loyalty and love can collapse under ego. It’s a song about greed, betrayal, and the baffling silence that follows when things get messy.

Ramonda Hammer makes music for the breaking point, and for the moment you come back stronger. Comprised of Davis, Justin Geter, and Andy Hengl, the LA-based trio delivers a raw, emotional whirlwind that balances chaos with catharsis. Known for their heavy-hitting, heart-forward style, the band has earned a devoted following through relentless shows, DIY grit, and a deeply engaged community.

After stepping back in 2022 to regroup and evolve, RH re-emerged in 2025 with singles “Eyelash” and “The Panic,” signaling a sharpened sound and renewed intensity. Wake Up, Play Nice continues that transformation, shaped by producer Maxcy James and mixed by two-time Grammy winner Adrian Bushby. The result is the band’s most urgent, unapologetic work to date.

Each track on the EP explores a different face of resilience: “Eyelash” tears through the exhaustion of a toxic relationship, “The Panic” finds clarity inside existential spiral, and “Hush Money” confronts betrayal with razor-edged defiance.

“We’ve all had to go through the motions and fake our way through hard times,” Davis reflects. “The phrase Wake Up, Play Nice carries that sarcastic edge—but ultimately, these songs are about choosing authenticity over performance. Otherwise, we’ll just melt into oblivion.”

With unflinching honesty and hooks that cut deep, Wake Up, Play Nice is both a rallying cry and a reminder: resilience isn’t pretty, but it’s powerful.