Dallas Alt-Pop Trio Little Image Release "Novocaine", Out May 9th
Dallas alt-pop trio little image returns with their latest track, “NOVOCAINE” – an exploration of numbing pain, avoidance, inner conflict, and the struggle with seeking temporary comfort. Written by Jackson Simmons, Troy Bruner, Brandon Walters, and Andrew Goldstein, the song reflects the internal conflict and struggle between seeking external relief and facing one’s inner turmoil. The lyrics, “Doctor can you take this pain away? Or give me a shot of your novocaine” – is delivered with a sense of desperation, vulnerability and with the desire to escape emotional pain.
“’NOVOCAINE’ is a song that sheds light on the desire to numb your situation versus looking inward. The doctor is someone we look towards to ease our pain, so we don’t have to fight ourselves for rest. Musically, the tension of this song represents a big piece of our forthcoming music.” - little image
little image is currently stateside supporting Joywave on their Here To Perform… Spring 2025 tour after wrapping a 20-city European tour run with almost monday. The 25-city U.S. tour run wraps in Stroudsburg, PA on May 22nd. This summer, little image recently announced they will hit the road on May 28th in Fresno, CA supporting Bad Suns. (See full tour dates below.)
“NOVOCAINE,” the latest from little image in 2025, follows the release of “RUN FOR FOREVER” and “THE PRESSURE” - three tracks written by the band after a year spent wrestling with personal and professional hurdles. Their debut album, SELF TITLED, dropped in May 2023 and catapulted the band into the spotlight, powered by the breakout single, "OUT OF MY MIND” - a chart-topping #1 on Alternative Radio.
Critics took notice. The Dallas Observer praised their versatility saying, “‘little image's aesthetic is but one component of the band's overall irresistible artistic package, which starts with the rocking pop flavor of the band's music.”
Stay tuned for more new music from little image.
US tour dates supporting Joywave:
April 16: New Haven, CT @ Toads Place
April 17: Albany, NY @ Empire Live
April 18: Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
April 19: Cleveland, OH @ The Roxy
April 21: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
April 22: Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
April 23: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
April 24: Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
April 26: Kansas City, MO @ The Truman
April 28: Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
April 30: Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
May 02: Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
May 03: Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s
May 05: Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole
May 06: Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
May 07: Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall
May 09: Nashville, TN @ Eastside Bowl
May 10: Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
May 13: Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
May 15: St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
May 16: Jacksonville, FL @ The Underbelly
May 17: Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
May 19: Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle
May 21: Jersey City, NJ @ White Eagle Hall
May 22: Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
US tour dates supporting Bad Suns:
05/28: Fresno, CA – Strummer's
06/01: Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
06/03: Omaha, NE – Slowdown
06/04: Milwaukee, WI – Vivarium
06/06: Detroit, MI – El Club
06/08: Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
06/11: Richmond, VA – Broadberry
06/12: Norfolk, VA – NorVa
About
Over more than a decade, Dallas trio little image has transformed from suburban kids obsessed with underground indie rock into the cohesive band they are today. Comprised of Jackson Simmons (vocals/guitar), Brandon Walters (bass/synth), and Troy Bruner (drums), the trio truly came into their own during the 2020 lockdown.
This period allowed them to experiment with creating pop-rock music beyond the traditional guitar/bass/drums setup. Their creative surge led to a partnership with Chad Copelin (Sufjan Stevens, 5SOS), who provided a nurturing studio environment. This collaboration culminated in the release of their debut album, SELF TITLED, in May 2023, followed by a U.S. headline tour. The album, which tells a story of self-doubt, self-reflection, and self-love, scored the band their first #1 alternative radio hit, "OUT OF MY MIND.”
In 2025, little image released "RUN FOR FOREVER” and “THE PRESSURE, the first tracks of new music since their debut. After a challenging year in 2024, the band channeled their experiences into writing and recording their next album.
little image has toured with Panic! At The Disco and Colony House, and performed at festivals like Shakey Knees, Float Fest, and Wonderbus Music & Arts Festival. They are currently stateside supporting Joywave on their Here To Perform… Spring 2025 tour after wrapping a 20-city European tour with almost monday. This summer, little image will hit the road on May 28th in Fresno, CA, supporting Bad Suns.
With more new music on the way, little image is poised to make 2025 another landmark year.
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