Gym Class Heroes Drop New Single 'Useless'
The track is the band's second new single since returning from a 15-year break from releasing music.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
Gym Class Heroes have released 'Useless', taken from an upcoming album whose title and release date have not been announced. It is the group's second new single since returning from a 15-year break from releasing music.
Why it matters
The release marks a return to new material for the band after a long hiatus, signaling that a full album is on the way. Fans and listeners now have a first look at the sound of the group's comeback.
'Useless' is the second new single released since the band's return after a 15-year break from releasing music. Its parent album's title and release date remain unannounced.
The players
Gym Class Heroes
A New York-area rock and hip-hop band known for hits such as 'Cupid's Chokehold', 'Stereo Hearts' and 'Ass Back Home'.
Travie McCoy
The frontman of Gym Class Heroes, known for his rapping and for his solo work.
The details
'Useless' draws on frontman Travie McCoy's memories of New York City's Lower East Side and the social life he found there before smartphones became a fixture of nightlife. The band has also returned to touring and festival stages.
Timeline
Before smartphones became a fixture of nightlife, McCoy lived in NYC's Lower East Side social scene.
'Useless' was released on November 8, 2026.
Legacy Catalogue
'Useless' follows a catalogue that includes 'Cupid's Chokehold', 'Stereo Hearts' and 'Ass Back Home', tracks that defined the group's mid-2000s run. Its release places the band's comeback within that established body of work.
Listeners can stream 'Useless' now as a standalone single. The album that will contain it has no announced title or release date, so its availability is not yet known.
The takeaway
Listeners who followed the band's early hits can hear how its sound has evolved after its return. The single offers a first look at what the upcoming album may contain.
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