The Reckless Return With New Single 'Darling Please'
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LOS ANGELES - Californer -- The Reckless Return With New Single 'Darling Please'

LOS ANGELES (July 23, 2025) —  Independent rock outfit The Reckless have announced the release of their latest single, "Darling Please," a track that continues the band's emotionally driven and guitar-forward sound. The single became available on streaming platforms this week and marks the group's first release since early 2025.

The Reckless — comprising Fritz Fayman (guitar, lead vocals), Riku Myllykoski (drums), John Kelly (guitar), and Michael Kennedy (bass, backing vocals) — recorded the song with production helmed by Fayman and Myllykoski. Cottee Embry handled mixing and mastering.

The track, written collectively by the band, reflects their collaborative approach to composition — a process the members describe as "conversational" in both lyric and arrangement. While "Darling Please" is a re-release of an older song, the updated version features tighter mixing, new parts, and a more representative sound of The Reckless's growth and evolution as a band.

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While The Reckless have remained relatively quiet on their upcoming plans, the band confirms they are currently working on a full-length album slated for release in early 2026, with multiple singles and continued live performances expected in the lead-up.

A music video for "Darling Please" is scheduled for release on Sunday, July 27. According to the band, the video will expand on the song's themes with a visual narrative that leans on analog textures and "intentional disorientation."

Though known primarily for their live performances across regional circuits in the U.S. and Europe, The Reckless have gained a following for their carefully crafted studio recordings that blend post-punk urgency with melodic restraint. The group last released new material in January 2025 with their EP "Who Are You."

No additional details have been confirmed regarding touring or a full-length release, though representatives for the band say more announcements are expected in the coming weeks.

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About The Reckless
The Reckless is an SD Award Nominated rock band that is passionate about bringing back the classic and familiar rock 'n' roll sound infused with modern elements. The band has packed fans in well respected venues across their hometown, San Diego, and Los Angeles areas including SOMA, The Holding Company, The Viper Room, and many more. Releasing their most recent EP "Who Are You" at the start of 2025, the title song was an instant hit - reaching over 30,000 streams on Spotify in under 2 months. The Reckless will be going on a Summer Tour across the California Coast with stops in Phoenix, Arizona where they will also be promoting their upcoming releases and an ever expanding fanbase, The Reckless is ready for more.

Follow The Reckless:
Instagram: @thereckless (https://www.instagram.com/thereckless?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ)
Spotify: The Reckless on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ipuwfDLR0d6qhr3zDOWkz?si=7zAouZj0RQGDaxxKWBjpQA)