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2025
cowpunk Reversed course

In September 2025, Alexakis announced he had reversed course, and had begun work on writing a new Everclear album around the start of 2025. He had six songs written, and many partial ideas for further songs. When asked why he changed his mind on recording another album, he explained that…
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2022
cowpunk A live album was recorded at the Whisky a Go Go on December 1, 2022

A live album was recorded at the Whisky a Go Go on December 1, 2022, commemorating the band’s 30th anniversary. The album, Live at the Whisky a Go Go , was released on September 8, 2023 via Sunset Blvd Records. Shortly after the release, Alexakis noted that while was still…
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2012
cowpunk In June 2012, Everclear released their first album of new material in

In June 2012, Everclear released their first album of new material in six years, entitled Invisible Stars . In support of the album, Alexakis announced the Summerland Tour , a ’90s nostalgia tour featuring Everclear themselves, Sugar Ray , Lit , Marcy Playground , and the Gin Blossoms . In…
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2011
cowpunk The band entered the studio in 2011 to begin work on both a new

The band entered the studio in 2011 to begin work on both a new forthcoming studio album and to record an album of cover songs and new versions of past hits. The album entitled Return to Santa Monica was released on September 27, 2011. The band released Extended Versions on…
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2010
cowpunk In another Myspace post on December 28, 2009, Alexakis announced that

In another Myspace post on December 28, 2009, Alexakis announced that former Everclear guitarist Davey French had returned, and Johnny Hawthorn was exiting the band. In the same blog, Alexakis said the band would be recording the next album in March and April 2010, for a 2011 release.

2009
cowpunk On September 13, 2009, Alexakis posted a blog on Myspace that all of

On September 13, 2009, Alexakis posted a blog on Myspace that all of the current members had left the band, and were replaced by all new musicians, including Freddy Herrera who was the bassist of The Exies , who had previously toured with Everclear. This new version of Everclear toured…
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cowpunk On October 6, 2009, the band released In a Different Light , a

On October 6, 2009, the band released In a Different Light , a collection of re-recordings of old Everclear songs in a more acoustic fashion. The collection also featured two new Everclear songs, “Here Comes the Darkness”, which was actually a leftover track from Welcome to the Drama Club ,…
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2008
cowpunk In November 2008 the band traveled around Iraq in support of the

In November 2008 the band traveled around Iraq in support of the troops and the USO. They stopped at Camp Liberty , Camp Shield and Camp Slayer , FOB Echo and many other FOBs around the country. The sets were primarily done acoustically and consisted of most of the band’s…
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cowpunk In August 2008 former Godsmack and Fuel drummer Tommy Stewart

In August 2008 former Godsmack and Fuel drummer Tommy Stewart replaced Brett Snyder on drums. While guest hosting on Sirius radio station 24, Lithium, Art Alexakis debuted “Jesus Was a Democrat”.

cowpunk In January 2008, Alexakis posted on the band’s Myspace that they were

In January 2008, Alexakis posted on the band’s Myspace that they were working on a covers album, and a new album, which was expected to be released in 2008. In addition, two unreleased songs from the Drama Club sessions, “Downtime” and “Here Comes the Darkness”, were posted.