The Runarounds Premiere Official Music Video For "Bleachers"
THE RUNAROUNDS
PREMIERES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BLEACHERS”
NOSTALGIC ANTHEM CAPTURES THE THRILL OF YOUTH, LATE NIGHTS & FIRST LOVE
BAND CONTINUES BREAKOUT YEAR THEIR MINIVAN 2026 SUMMER TOUR KICKING OFF JUNE 6TH
BONNAROO DEBUT PERFORMANCE COMING IN JUNE 13TH
Watch “Bleachers” Music Video HERE
May 13, 2026 — Today, one of the fastest-rising bands in indie rock, The Runarounds, have released the official music video for their latest track “Bleachers,” a soaring anthem that taps into reckless freedom and fleeting magic of growing up.
Watch “Bleachers” Music Video HERE
The music video is a semi-homecoming for the band as the performance scene in the video features real Runarounds fans in the crowd at The Commodore in Charleston, SC. In addition, the video’s director Brad Walker was the Director of Photography on The Runarounds Amazon Prime show - the result is a powerful combination of real fans and a crew who knows how to get the best out of the band on screen!
On the new music video the band’s drummer Zendé Murdock said: “We had such a blast filming our latest music video! Thanks to our incredible team, we were able to find little pockets of time over a couple days on tour to film this awesome video, all brought together by our talented friends Brad Walker, John Lehman, Sean Leas, and of course Jonas Pate! Also shoutout to our ever so sweet Charleston peeps who joined us for the performance scenes, we love ya so much :)”
The music video arrives as The Runarounds prepare to kick off the highly anticipated next leg of their Minivan Tour, following a massive headline run where the band sold more than 45,000 tickets across 32 shows, upgraded 12 venues due to overwhelming demand, and added second nights in both New York City and Nashville. The band is one of the most electric live acts in indie rock, and their summer tour dates begin June 6th, featuring their high-profile debut performance at Bonnaroo (June 13th). They also made a debut performance at High Water Festival in April. See their recent article in Pollstar on their incredible touring history HERE.
See full tour dates below and at www.therunarounds.com.
Driven by shimmering guitars, anthemic melodies, and the band’s signature emotional urgency, “Bleachers” captures the feeling of chasing a moment you know won’t last — but wanting to live in it anyway. From sneaking out under the cover of night to late drives with nowhere to be, the song channels the kind of memories that stick long after they’re gone.
On the new track, guitarist/vocalist Axel Ellis said: “Bleachers was written initially about sneaking out when you were younger. While we’re all a bit too old to have to ‘sneak out’ these days - we wrote it as if we were still doing things we used to do in high school. Things like turning your headlights off before picking up a friend so their parents don’t see, or silently shuffling down the driveway so as to not make a sound - things that used to make our hearts race back when curfews mattered. It led us down a road of wanting to take back that fleeting nostalgia - the nights in the backseat, or under the bleachers. It’s a reconnection with youth, recognizing although you might not be in that same place anymore, why not try to keep the good days alive?”
Produced by Daniel Gleason (Grouplove) and TJ Elias (Mastodon, Manchester Orchestra), and recorded at 100 Watt Studios in Charleston, SC, “Bleachers” builds on the band’s momentum following recent releases including “Arrhythmia (I Hope You Stay)” and “Chasing The Good Times,” further showcasing their ability to blend indie rock energy with deeply relatable storytelling.
Press Assets HERE (Artwork, Photos, etc)
What began as a weekly beach-bar residency in Wilmington, North Carolina has evolved into a coast-to-coast phenomenon, with the band cutting their teeth on college campuses, clubs and festival stages.Their rise has been fueled by an undeniable truth: The Runarounds are a band you have to see live. Originally brought together for the eponymous Amazon Prime show, they have evolved into a bonafide headline act with avid fans. See for yourself HERE. While the Amazon TV series may not be continuing, the band most certainly will, with tours booked in 2026 and a debut studio album in the works- stay tuned for more news on new music soon!
The Runarounds are: William Lipton (guitar/vocals), Axel Ellis (guitar, vocals), Jesse Golliher (bass/vocals) Zende Murdock (drums) and Jeremy Yun (guitar/vocals) have taken their talents to the road on two sold-out headline tours since September of 2025. And they have no signs of slowing down.
The Runarounds - Minivan Tour 2026
June 6 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall
June 7 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
June 10 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
June 11 – Branson, MS – City Hall Live
June 13 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
June 16 – Dothan, AL – The Plant
June 18 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
June 19 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues - SOLD OUT
June 20 – Jacksonville, FL – FIVE
June 21 – Greensboro, NC – The Pyrle - SOLD OUT
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