New Jersey ska punk band Joker’s Republic have delivered their new single “Dead Inside” today.

An official music video for the track co-directed by Joshua Fletcher and Helena Noelle can be seen here. Drummer Pat Elwood said this about the new song:

“‘Dead Inside’ is an examination of the real-world zombie. To exist in today’s sociopolitical climate is to have your motivation and goodwill challenged at every opportunity. A person can only suffer the slings and arrows of life for so long, until all that remains is a shell of who they once were. All we can do is our best not to give in.”

“Dead Inside” stems from Joker’s Republic’s forthcoming studio album The Hand You’ve Been Dealt, which is slated for an October 10 release via Punkerton Records. The 12-track release was produced by Less Than Jake’s Roger Lima. Pre-orders for the album can be made here.

Next week, Joker’s Republic will have a performance alongside Save Ferris and an appearance at Supernova International Ska Festival. In October, they’ll embark on an East Coast tour leading up to an appearance at The Fest. Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now.

Joker’s Republic tour dates

9/12 – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ (Supporting Save Ferris)

9/14 – Fort Monroe – Hampton, VA (Supernova International Ska Festival)

East Coast Tour With PWRUP and Mega Infinity (* = no PWRUP)

10/18 – Scottish Dave’s – Clinton, CT *

10/19 – The Woodshop – Brooklyn, NY

10/20 – The Nail – Ardmore, PA

10/21 – Morseberger’s – Catonsville, MD

10/22 – Milestone – Charlotte, NC

10/23 – Bogg’s – Atlanta, GA

10/25 & 26 – Gainesville, FL (FEST)