Waterparks Release Sixth Studio Album JINX With High-Profile Features and 48-kHz Audio
Waterparks, the Houston‑based pop‑rock outfit, dropped their sixth studio album, JINX, on July 24 2026 through BMG. The 13‑track collection follows the 2023 release Intellectual Property and marks the longest interval between albums in the band’s history.
The record opens with the anthemic “TELL ME WHY,” a track that fuses cinematic production with the group’s trademark pop‑punk punch. The song is bolstered by a star‑packed lineup: Blink‑182’s Mark Hoppus, film composer Danny Elfman, Foxy Shazam guitarist Eric Nally, and DJ‑producer Dillon Francis. According to the liner notes, the collaboration was coordinated during sessions in Los Angeles and Nashville.
“RED GUITAR” maintains the high‑energy momentum, lyrically probing the cost of fame. The third cut, “IF THESE LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL,” offers a tongue‑in‑cheek nod to the industry with a reference to actor Timothée Chalamet.
Waterparks’ signature blend of pop‑punk, pop rock, electropop, and alternative rock threads through the album. Tracks like “PROWLER” and “TASTE LIKE TANGERINE” showcase the band’s willingness to experiment with rap‑style vocals and hyper‑pop flourishes. “MIRAGE” slows the pace for an introspective moment, while “BETTER THAN THERAPY” and “NOBODY BUT YOU” explore romantic themes.
The closing pair, “ANY MINUTE NOW” and “GIRLS NEED GUNS,” feature Ginny Knight, mother of Awsten Knight’s bandmate. The latter includes a spoken‑word segment that tackles women’s reproductive rights in the United States.
ProStudioMasters reports that JINX is available in 48 kHz/24‑bit AIFF and FLAC formats, underscoring the album’s high‑resolution production that blends live instrumentation with electronic programming. The lossless release targets audiophiles and collectors who demand pristine audio.
The album follows Waterparks’ 2025 shift to BMG after a 2022 signing with Fueled by Ramen. Their catalog now spans six studio albums, beginning with Double Dare (2016) on Equal Vision and including Entertainment (2018), Fandom (2019), Greatest Hits (2021), and Intellectual Property (2023).
Industry observers note that JINX continues the band’s trend of diverse collaborations, pairing a film composer, a punk bassist, a rock guitarist, and a DJ‑producer—an approach that exemplifies Waterparks’ genre‑crossing ethos.
Thematically, the record delves into personal expression, industry commentary, and reflections on fame, aligning with the band’s stated mission to "tell how they feel in the madness of the current state of the world." Reviewers have described the album’s lyrical content and musical experimentation as a series of bolder swings compared to earlier releases.
JINX is now available on the band’s official website and major streaming platforms. Physical editions, including signed and colored vinyl variants, can be purchased through the band’s online store.
In sum, JINX marks Waterparks’ ongoing evolution as a pop‑rock act that embraces genre‑mixing, high‑profile collaborations, and high‑resolution audio distribution.
