Q&A: The Bends frontman talks upcoming album, Austin performance

Meeting in undergrad at Louisiana State University, four students came together as The Bends to release their first song, “Makeup,” as seniors in 2024. A year later, the group performed at Austin City Limits Music Festival following their first EP, Leeward Drive . The Bends are set to return to Austin on Friday at the Historic Scoot Inn, and they will release their first album, If You Insist , on Sept. 18 [1].

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1. thedailytexan.com · Q&A: The Bends frontman talks upcoming album, Austin performance Sep 8, 2026
2. thedailytexan.com · Extra, extra, read all about it: Malcolm’s in his feelings at ACL Live Sep 7, 2026

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