Vienna Return With Energy-Packed Lead Single "Half Past Rad" - Blending Midwest-Emo with Pop-Punk

Vienna are back and louder than ever with their new single “Half Past Rad”, out August 2025. The track is the beginning of a new chapter for the rising UK Midwest emo outfit, acting as the first single since their debut EP Street Fighter II, released early 2025 

Energetic, tongue-in-cheek, and emotionally earnest, Half Past Rad bridges the DIY charm of Vienna’s 2025 EP Sleep Fighter II with their evolving sound and maturity. Packed with punchy riffs, honest lyrics, and a classic audio clip to kick things off, the track leans into the pop-punk spirit while remaining rooted in their West Midlands Emo DNA. 

“It’s no secret that we’ve been in the studio recently, and if you’ve been to one of our shows - you’ll have heard a lot of new material. We feel Half Past Rad gives the best impression of what our sound has evolved into,” says the band. “It’s a step forward — but it still feels like us.” 

Musically, the track draws from bands like Origami Angel and Prince Daddy & the Hyena, delivering a wall of guitars and clever self-deprecation. Beneath the playful delivery is a core message about trying to stay afloat in the day-to-day, without sinking in the pressure. Half Past Rad sets the tone for what’s to come 

About Vienna 

One of the most exciting rising forces in the UK’s emo revival scene, Vienna bring Midwest emo tones and raw, heartfelt songwriting straight from the West Midlands, UK. Blending intricate guitar work, punchy rhythms, and emotionally charged vocals with flashes of self-aware humour and pop culture references, the four-piece have made a name for themselves as one of the UK’s most compelling up-and-coming DIY emo acts. 

FFO: Origami Angel, Michael Cera Palin, Prince Daddy & the Hyena