Dari Bay’s highly anticipated new album, Surprise Wish, is set to arrive this Friday, and the momentum leading up to its release has been undeniable. Following a string of impressive singles—including “The Joke,” “We’re Gonna Be Okay,” and “Chevy”—the band has established a reputation for delivering consistent, high-energy bangers. Now, they offer a final preview of the project with their latest release, “On Your Side.”

The track serves as a thoughtful meditation on the transition into adulthood. As Dari Bay member Zack James explains, the song functions as a “welcome to the real world” moment, but one framed through a lens of optimism rather than cynicism. “It is meant to be freeing rather than a harsh wake-up call, and it has a sort of ‘touch grass’ message to it,” James notes. “It is so easy to get attached to things on the internet that have no real place in your life, or to feel paralyzed by endless content. I have to go outside and walk around for a while when this happens to me. I’m trying to prioritize the real world every day.”

With its grounding message and infectious melody, “On Your Side” is the perfect companion for those moments when you need to step away from the screen and reconnect with your surroundings. The song is accompanied by a music video directed by Gabriel Bernini, which captures the essence of the track’s introspective yet uplifting spirit.

Surprise Wish is scheduled for release on June 26 via Double Double Whammy.