Flight 409 Releases “Finish What You Started”
Flight 409 has officially re-entered the atmosphere, and they’re coming in hot. Today marks the release of “Finish What You Started,” the band’s first new track since 2009, and it hits with all the nostalgia, adrenaline, and heart that made fans fall in love with them in the first place. The song bursts with their signature mix of pop-punk punch, emo-driven emotion, and the catchy, radio-ready charm of the Myspace-era glory days. It’s equal parts a triumphant comeback and a heartfelt promise: Flight 409 never forgot where they left off, and they’re here to finish the story they began over fifteen years ago.
From handing out demos from the back of their van to tearing up stages alongside Saosin and Poison the Well, Flight 409 built their name the hard way, through grit, passion, and an unbreakable connection with their community. Fans saw them on Taste of Chaos, moshed with them at Vans Warped Tour, and watched them become staples of both the Central California and Orange County punk scenes. Their DIY touring adventures with friends Eyes Set to Kill and The Goodnight (then Goodnight Sunrise) only strengthened the bond that made the fan base feel like one big, loud, loyal family. Even after their 2009 goodbye, the love for Flight 409 never faded.
“At the end of the day, we’re just trying to make music that feels true to us and familiar to the people who came up in the same era. If it hits you the way our favorite bands hit us growing up, then we’ve done our job.” Says Singer Andy.
Now, with “Finish What You Started,” the band revives everything that made them unforgettable: soaring melodies, raw emotion, and the unbeatable chemistry of lifelong friends making music they believe in. And the best part? This isn’t just a comeback single. Flight 409 has officially confirmed that more new music is dropping in 2026, launching a brand-new era for a band whose legacy has only grown stronger with time.
“When you’re young, you think you don’t need anyone. Then real life hits. This track came from us getting older, getting over ourselves, and realizing the band just works better when we’re all in the room again.”
Flight 409 is an alternative rock band from Central California known for blending high-energy pop-punk, emotional songwriting, and early-2000s nostalgia. Rising from DIY roots to national tours and festival stages, they became a defining force in their local scene before disbanding in 2009. In 2025, they reunited to release “Finish What You Started,” kicking off an exciting new chapter and reigniting the sound fans have cherished for over two decades.
