New York City’s own Quarters, formerly known as Quarters of Change, are back with a new era. The rock trio has released a double pack of singles, “STAR” and “PLUMMET,” marking the first taste of their forthcoming third album, due out in March 2026.
Doubling down on roaring guitars and steady percussion, Quarters reemerge “as the contemporary New York rock band to beat,” according to The Aquarian. The new material signifies a bold shift from their earlier indie rock stylings toward a heavier, more grounded rock sound.
“PLUMMET” dives headfirst into emotional turbulence, exploring the chaos of ego and identity. Frontman Ben Roter delivers a raw plea to “come break a piece of me,” later conceding, “the moments in between were just a loss.” The song captures a sense of self-destruction with clarity and catharsis.
As a counterbalance, “STAR” reveals a gentler side to Quarters’ evolution. Layered in reverb and anchored by a tight rhythm section, the track feels like an atmospheric meditation on renewal. Together, the two songs showcase the band’s growing depth and range as they move toward a new creative chapter.
“When we sat down to make this record, two years had passed, and the foundation of our band was being tested,” says guitarist Jasper Harris. “We traveled the world, revisited old ideas, and thoughtfully repurposed them. What we ended up with was the bones of what came before, but the shine of something brand new.”
Roter adds, “We did it all alongside the history of Vienna, the lakes of South Carolina, and the push and pull of New York and LA.”
“We’re putting everything on the line to be the band we’ve always wanted to be,” he continues. “For the first time ever, there are no distractions. We have complete trust in ourselves.”
