Push Puppets Release New Single ‘All Together On 3’ Ahead of Upcoming Album

Indie pop-rock band Push Puppets, based in Palatine, Illinois, has released the single ‘All Together On 3’, the first preview of their upcoming album Tethered Together, set for release on May 16, 2025, through Flowering Tree Music. The song is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.

Title: Tethered Together
Artist: Push Puppets
Release Date: 2025-05-16
Genres: Indie Rock, Pop
Description: Push Puppets release All Together On 3 ahead of their upcoming album Tethered Together, out May 16 on Flowering Tree Music, featuring a string quartet.

Led by Erich Specht, the group includes Steve Frisbie (backup vocals, guitar), Kyle Magnusson (keyboards), John William Lauler (bass), and Greg Essig (drums). The new album features a string quartet on most tracks and a horn section on one song.

‘All Together On 3’ incorporates orchestral elements, with live strings and harpsichord. Specht describes the track as depicting a person seeking help during a difficult moment.

Erich Specht is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Illinois. In addition to his work with Push Puppets, he has an extensive background in music composition and production. His songwriting incorporates intricate melodies and detailed instrumentation, drawing on various influences from classic and contemporary pop-rock.

According to Specht, the album reflects themes of relationships, loss, and personal experiences. The inclusion of strings influenced the album’s composition, replacing guitar hooks with orchestral arrangements.

All Together On 3 is the fourth studio album from Push Puppets. The band blends vocal harmonies, layered instrumentation, and structured rhythms, with the arrangements shaped by the interaction between guitars, keyboards, and live orchestration.

The single is currently available for streaming, with Tethered Together set for release in May 2025.

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