Indie-rock Duo Vacation Manor Announces New EP ‘Back To Town’ Out May 16; Release New Single “Damage Is Done”
February 21, 2025 BY Emma Orland
Today, Virginia indie-rock duo Vacation Manor announce their new EP Back To Town out May 16th via Nettwerk. Self-produced by Nathan Towles [guitar, vocals] and Cole Young [drums] over the past two years, the band created six songs highlighting “different landmarks” in their shared and individual experiences. To celebrate, they have dropped their latest single, “Damage Is Done,” a sweet message to Nathan’s spouse promising, “I’m not going anywhere.” Pre-save the EP HERE and listen to the single HERE.
“We just celebrated 10 years of the band, which was so much fun,” says Cole. “It’s been really special to stand back for a second and realize how much this band has been a catalyst for so many close friendships and broader community,” he says.
“I wanted to make a song for my wife for when she feels worried,” Nathan adds about “Damage Is Done.” “The first instinct is to say, ‘It’s going to be okay, we’re going to get through this.’ My favorite phrase on the record is, ‘I’ll be here until the damage is done’. It says something profound in such a plain way.”
“Damage Is Done” is Vacation Manor’s latest single off their forthcoming EP Back To Town, following “January (Over & Over),” a track about navigating insecurities, and “Back To Town,” a breezy, softly strummed tune about the emotional return home. For more information on Vacation Manor and the upcoming EP, follow the band on socials.
Back To Town EP tracklisting:
- January (Over & Over)
- You, In The Afternoon
- Back To Town
- Damage Is Done
- Casio Cure
- When It’s All Over
Catch Vacation Manor on The Back To Town headline tour starting March 29th in Brooklyn, NY and ending April 12th in Lynchburg, VA. The band is hitting the road with Rhineland and will be playing their new music for the first time live. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.
The Back To Town Headline Tour Dates:
w/Rhineland
March 29 – Brooklyn, NY – Baby’s All Right
March 30 – Philadelphia, PA – MilkBoy
March 31 – Washington, DC – Pearl Street Warehouse
April 5 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall
April 12 – Lynchburg, VA – The Glass House
Since 2016, Vacation Manor combines an artful blend of eloquent lyricism, alternative experimentation, indie rock energy, and unassuming pop appeal. The duo emerged with the Girl, Say EP highlighted by “Careless” and the breakout “A Toast and a Spirit.” The pair progressed over the course of Everything I Can’t Say Out Loud [2019] and Vacation Manor [2021]. Along the way, they toured alongside Briston Maroney and Night Traveler, in addition to performing at festivals such as Bright Shade Music & Arts Festival. Their music has earned acclaim from the likes of American Songwriter, Atwood, and more. Now, with the upcoming release of Back To Town, Vacation Manor pulls fans deeper into their embrace.
