New album spotlight

All Time Low - EVERYONES TALKING!

After all this time, All Time Low has more to say, this time with more honesty and a clearer perspective than ever. Everyone’s definitely talking about All Time Low’s newest album, Everyone’ s Talking, released October 17th, 2025. From Towson, Maryland, Alex Gaskarth (vocals, rhythm guitar), Jack Barakat (lead guitar), Zack Merrick (bass), and Rian Dawson (drums) return with a project that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Much of the album was written and produced alongside longtime collaborator Dan Swank, whose influences can be heard throughout the record’s layered production and fresh pop-punk energy.

At first listen, Everyone’ s Talking feels like a conversation with fans, but within the band itself. After a few spins, it becomes clear that this record tells the story of All Time Low’s milestones: the highs, the lows, the chaos, and the clarity that comes after. It’s no secret the band has weathered controversy in recent years, and this album feels like their clean slate: a confident reintroduction that says, “we’re still here, and we’ve still got something to say.”

What’s always set All Time Low apart is their ability to evolve without losing the spark that made fans fall in love in the first place. Everyone’ s Talking blends their classic pop-punk punch with introspection and maturity, which is proof that their sound can grow up while still knowing how to have fun.

The album opens with “[cold open],” a stripped-down track that lives up to its name. It’s Alex Gaskarth at his most vulnerable, just vocals and guitar, setting the tone for what’s to come. Lyrics like “A few years of trauma and magic, tied up with a string and bow / A range of emotions, oh the places we’ll go” capture exactly what this record feels like. One of the lead singles, “Everyone’s Talking,” cuts sharper than expected. Gaskarth spits, “And I'm clickbait now, in a week or so, there'll be nothing left but my bones / So I'll play my ribs like a Xylophone, and you'll probably still come to the show.” It’s biting, self-aware, and maybe a little too real. It is a commentary on fame, cancel culture, and the absurd cycle of public scrutiny that leads straight into “Suckerpunch,” a fittingly titled track that lands exactly as the name suggests.

“Oh No!,” a standout moment of vulnerability wrapped in melody. When Alex asks, “If I built my brand on feeling sad, do I need my brokenhearted back?,” it’s a question that feels aimed not only at himself but also at fans and the industry that has grown with them. It’s a clever reflection on identity and whether being healed makes an artist less interesting. The transition into “The Weather” feels seamless, as both songs circle around discomfort, avoidance, and the things left unsaid. “So we talk about the weather when I see you around,” Gaskarth sings, perfectly summing up the album’s title theme.

On a lighter note, “Falling for Strangers” brings back that familiar Nothing Personal energy being undeniably All Time Low. While also sprinkling in some Last Young Renegade melodies, it’s a perfect callback for longtime fans while still feeling fresh.A surprising highlight is “Treading Waters” (feat. Ruston Kelly). The country crossover initially raises eyebrows, but it works. The blend of All Time Low’s signature sound with Kelly’s earthy tone creates one of the most compelling collaborations in their catalog. The lyric “If you wanna swim, you have to learn to let go” nods to Future Hearts’ “Something’s Gotta Give,” a subtle wink to their own history.

The record closes with “Butterflies,” a breathtaking finale that ties the entire journey together. “What’ s the point of holding on when letting go’ s the only way you’re changing / Stop waiting for the grass to grow, you’re catching butterflies that ain’t worth chasin’.” It’s bittersweet, wise, and the perfect curtain call. The band seems to be saying: we’ve grown up, and maybe it’s time the fans do, too.

It took me a few listens to really get this album, but once I did, it hit hard. As someone who’s grown up with All Time Low since So Wrong, It’ s Right and watched the band weather storms, chase dreams, and evolve, I can say Everyone’ s Talking fits beautifully into their discography. It’s reflective without being jaded, mature without being dull, and above all, it just feels real. This is All Time Low reintroducing themselves wiser, louder, and still completely in tune with the fans who’ve been listening all along

By Jenifer Mitchell