The multi-platinum band Gym Class Heroes released their second single titled ‘Useless’ – frontman Travie McCoy previously announced that the first new Gym Class Heroes album in 15 years will arrive later this year. Travie shared that ‘Useless’ was mainly inspired with New York City’s Lower East Side, and when all social interactions weren’t tainted by cell phones and other distractions.
“There was a romanticism to the Lower East Side that lasted decade after decade, and I was lucky enough to live in the city during one of those eras. It was a huge turning point in my life that I’ll NEVER forget. If you know, you know! Everyone was fly. It was the pre-smartphone era, so there were no iPhone-lit faces. We made REAL memories.” McCoy continues: “People were actually interacting with each other. Max Fish, Pianos, Beauty & Essex, or hitting up Katz’s after a wild night with your tribe. Parties where you never knew who you’d brush shoulders with. I made friends who are still in my life today. You could find yourself sitting next to Madonna or sharing nutcrackers with the NY Giants. Again, if you know, you know.”