After frontman Max Cooper’s breakout moment on The Voice, many expected The Whips to chase TV fame. Instead, the Kansas City quartet have doubled down on independence. Their new single ‘Together in Agony’ reasserts their identity as a band defined by musicianship.
Recorded in their 10×10 home studio, the track captures the ache of a relationship dissolving in slow motion. It’s lean, personal, and built on pure chemistry between Cooper, guitarist Max Indiveri, bassist Quinn Cosgrove, and drummer Miles Patterson.
The release also previews their upcoming collaboration with Midtopia’s Buy Before You Stream initiative, a fan-centred model that gives listeners access to physical copies before digital platforms. With this move, The Whips are proving that long-term connection still matters more than viral attention.
