Valley share new single ‘Vending Machine’
Today, multi-JUNO nominated alternative-pop band Valley, comprised of Rob Laska (lead vocals, guitar), Alex Dimauro (bass), and Karah James (vocals, drums), drop ‘Vending Machine’ through Capitol Records/Polydor. The new single is released alongside an official music video and marks the first new music from Valley in nearly two years since the release of their critically acclaimed third studio album, Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden.
Opening with the provocative question, “do you need to be entertained?,” the new single delivers pure entertainment with its playful lyrics and nostalgic alt-pop production. The track explores the unspoken give-and-take that exists within relationships and how they can often feel conditional and performative.
In the band’s words, “’Vending Machine’ is a song about transactional relationships with people. A Vending Machine exists to give things on demand. It doesn’t have needs or emotions. People only approach it when they want something. A source of comfort, attention, validation, or entertainment. It’s love that depends on output, not connection.”
Valley are eager to begin teasing their next era of music through a run of upcoming live shows. This summer they are hitting the road for a number of festival appearances across Canada including Osheaga, Rock The Park and Area 506. They will also take the stage at The Theatre at Grand Canadian Resort supporting the All American Rejects.
View all Canadian shows and purchase tickets on Valley’s website, here.
ABOUT VALLEY
Multi-Juno nominated band Valley have built a global following through emotionally charged indie-pop, nostalgic hooks, and sharply observant songwriting. Comprised of Rob Laska, Alex Dimauro, and Karah James, the band have amassed more than 1.2 billion global streams reaching a devoted international audience spanning North America, Asia and beyond.
Formed in 2016 after a chance studio double booking brought two high school bands together, Valley broke through with their Gold-certified anthem ‘Like 1999’, which exploded across TikTok and streaming platforms.
The band have become masters of turning heartbreak, nostalgia, and longing into arena-sized pop catharsis. Known for their high-energy live shows, they have opened for Post Malone, Lennon Stella, Dermot Kennedy, COIN and the Band CAMINO while appearing at festivals including Boston Calling, Life Is Beautiful, Governors Ball, Festival d’été de Québec and more.
As they enter their next chapter following the release of their critically acclaimed album, Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden (2024), Valley are pushing their sound toward something bigger and more uninhibited, leaning into the euphoric chaos and playfulness that has always sat at the core of their music.
‘Vending Machine’ Artwork