Cliffside Park, New Jersey – After more than a decade since their last original release, North Jersey punk rock veterans I.D.K. make a triumphant return with their new single “Nark 5,” available now on all major digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and YouTube via Scorpion Records.
Marking the band’s first original composition since 2008, “Nark 5” channels the intensity and emotional depth of the prison break sequence from Season 1 of Star Wars: Andor. Written by lead vocalist Anthony “Red” Paladino, the song unfolds as a two-part narrative from the perspectives of key characters: Cassian Andor’s alias Keef Girgo during his capture by the Empire, and Kino Loy, the inmate floor manager who rallies the prisoners in a daring escape. With soaring vocals, driving guitars, and cinematic dynamics, the track captures I.D.K.’s signature punk/hardcore blend of precision and raw power, while venturing into fresh storytelling territory.
Red explains, “I wanted to write a song that puts listeners right inside the walls of Narkina 5 – that feeling of being trapped, finding hope, and rising up. It’s about resistance, unity, and the cost of freedom.”
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“Nark 5” serves as a prelude to the band’s upcoming EP, slated for release on Scorpion Records in 2026, signaling a renewed era of activity for the group. To complement the single’s epic scope, I.D.K. has partnered with Stone Fisted Production for an official music video, currently in its final editing phase, with a premiere date to be announced soon. Fans can expect a visually striking companion that amplifies the song’s themes of rebellion and liberation.
We’re excited to share our new single, “Nark 5,” the latest release from I.D.K. — a hard-hitting rock track driven by sharp riffs, explosive drums, and a hook built to stick. Having been around since the 1990s, we don’t say this lightly — “Nark 5” is another I.D.K. classic in the making. It captures the raw tension and unapologetic energy that’s defined our sound for decades, delivered with a renewed urgency that hits just as hard today.
