Archers Announce Debut Album ‘I Was Here, I Can Prove It.,’ Release ‘Burning Low’

Archers have announced their long-awaited debut album, I Was Here, I Can Prove It., arriving February 26, 2027, through Fearless Records. The announcement comes with the release of a new single and video, “Burning Low.”

The Madison, Wisconsin trio—vocalist Nathanael Pulley, guitarist Ben Koehler and bassist Grayson Mesarosh—have spent more than a decade building their audience from the road. That history shapes an album centered on perseverance, exhaustion, doubt and the determination to leave a meaningful mark.

“Burning Low” turns that experience into a sharp, hook-heavy alternative-rock track driven by muscular riffs and Pulley’s soulful delivery. The band describes the song as an examination of “burning the candle from both ends” and what happens when those ends finally meet.

The 11-track album also includes previously released songs “The Dirt,” “Say So” and “Get Paid,” plus a collaboration with Arankai titled “Lying to Myself.” Across the record, Archers combine heavy breakdowns, electronic textures and large melodic hooks while addressing the emotional cost of pursuing a life in music.

After years of touring and two EPs, I Was Here, I Can Prove It. marks a major milestone for one of modern alternative rock’s rising acts. The band says the record is its “flag in the sand”—proof that Archers existed, gave everything to the journey and would not trade that life for anything.

Listen to “Burning Low”: https://archers.ffm.to/burning_low

Watch the official video: https://ffm.link/bl_omv

Preorder I Was Here, I Can Prove It.: https://archers.ffm.to/iwhicpi

Official Archers website: https://www.archersband.com

Image credit: Archers / Fearless Records / Atom Splitter PR.