Hyperspace Are Back With Their 5th Album 'Distant Signals'

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if pop culture’s nerdiest obsessions collided headfirst with punk rock energy and grunge grit, Atlanta’s very own Hyperspace already have the answer. Known for turning references to The Goonies, Chewbacca, and Star Trek’s The Borg into full-blown pop-punk anthems, the trio, Jason Kochis (vocals/guitar), Ryan Paul (drums), and Kayvan Sarikhani (bass), have been rocking the southeastern U.S. for over a decade. Now they’re gearing up to drop their fifth studio album, Distant Signals, and it’s shaping up to be their boldest yet.

The 11-track record feels like Hyperspace at their most unfiltered, pulling from everything they love, space aliens, time-traveling robots, failing relationships, video games, Star Wars references, and plenty of disillusionment. It’s an amalgamation of all the quirks and heart that make the band tick. Classic rock textures creep into the edges too, giving the album a vibe that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking, a bridge between the ’90s alt-rock explosion and today’s punk-leaning underground.

For Distant Signals, the band once again teamed up with producer Joey Jones (Royal Thunder, Spines, The Pinx) at Aria Recording Studio, ensuring that the guitars roar, the drums punch, and every lyric cuts through the mix. Finishing touches came from mixing maestro SAW (Paws, Echo Machine, Carla Easton) and mastering wizard Will Borza, whose credits include heavyweights like Andrew W.K., Tenacious D, and Deftones. The result? A record polished enough to feel massive but raw enough to keep its teeth.

The first two singles, “Let’s Go” and “1989”, will roll out ahead of the full release, giving fans a taste of the energy packed inside this project. And while Hyperspace have always leaned on catchy riffs and big hooks, this record highlights something new: true collaboration. With only a couple of exceptions, every track saw all three members contribute to songwriting, guitars, vocals, and even keyboards. That all-hands-on-deck approach makes Distant Signals feel more unified while still giving each song its own unique flavor.

From top to bottom, the album is “rock-coded”, loud, layered, and unapologetically built on classic instruments that remind you why bands like this still matter in an era dominated by laptops and loops. Every track stands out, yet they all weave together into a cohesive sonic journey. One moment you’re swept up in outer-space mythology, the next you’re staring down human heartbreak. It’s escapism and reality colliding, and Hyperspace make the ride worth it.

And they aren’t just keeping this in the studio. The band will hit the road in early 2026 for an east coast tour, ready to bring Distant Signals to life on stage. With guitars cranked, vocals soaring, and drums hitting harder than ever, it promises to be a reminder that Hyperspace are as much about the live experience as they are about the records.

Fifth albums are usually milestones, and Distant Signals is exactly that—a record that proves Hyperspace are still finding fresh ways to mix their nerdy, heartfelt DNA with timeless rock power. It’s loud, it’s quirky, it’s heartfelt, and above all, it’s Hyperspace at their best.