Upcoming Album, Bite Reality, Is A New Chapter For Cafuné

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, Cafuné’s electrifying new single “Temporary Lover” with Riovaz, from their upcoming album Bite Reality out September 12, captures a relationship’s collapse with raw emotion and bold electro-pop energy.

Bite Reality

The indie-pop duo Cafuné, consisting of Noah Yoo and Sedona Schat, is gearing up for the release of their confrontational new album, Bite Reality, set to drop on September 12, 2025. Their latest single, “Temporary Lover,” featuring rising artist Riovaz, offers a glimpse into the album’s raw and unapologetic tone. The track captures the unraveling of a relationship, blending Schat’s electrifying vocal delivery with Riovaz’s laid-back flow, creating a dynamic contrast that amplifies the song’s emotional weight.

“Temporary Lover” is driven by a pulsating electro-pop beat, layered with gritty guitars and relentless drums. Schat’s voice cuts through the instrumentation with intensity, while Riovaz’s smooth, breezy verses provide a cooling counterbalance. The production masterfully weaves these elements together, mirroring the tension and fragility of a relationship falling apart. The track’s sonic and lyrical depth sets the stage for the bold direction of Bite Reality.

Unlike their 2021 debut album Running, which embodied a desire for post-pandemic escapism, Bite Reality marks a shift toward confronting reality head-on. Running explored themes of fleeing from challenges, but this new album finds Cafuné embracing the messiness of authenticity in an era dominated by digital facades. The duo grapples with the tension between artificiality and raw human experience, reflecting on what it means to truly exist in a world shaped by AI and algorithms. The album’s sound is aggressive and unfiltered, with growling guitars, snarling vocals, and lyrics that prioritize brutal honesty over metaphor.

Cafuné

Formed a decade ago, Cafuné has long navigated the balance between digital manipulation and genuine emotion. Their breakout hit, “Tek It,” a 3X Platinum single, gained massive traction on TikTok, surpassing 1 billion streams and earning a Fortnite emote and a sample in Lil Uzi Vert’s “Red Moon.” The song’s success, fueled by its cultural resonance online, makes SoundOn an apt partner for distributing Bite Reality, an album that critiques the pitfalls of internet culture. As Cafuné enters their tenth year, their music continues to probe existential questions about authenticity in an increasingly artificial world.

To celebrate Bite Reality, Cafuné will embark on their Alive Online Tour this September and October, performing in the largest venues of their career. Joined by the maximalist dream-pop duo Crushed, the tour promises to bring the album’s raw energy to life on stage, offering fans an immersive experience of the duo’s evolved sound and perspective.

Tour Dates

September 19 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis*

September 20 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore – The Foundry*

September 22 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall*

September 23 – Montréal, QC – Bar Le Ritz PDB*

September 24 – Toronto, ON – The Great Hall*

September 26 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall*

September 27 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon*

September 30 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall*

October 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge*

October 5 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios*

October 6 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile – Madame Lou’s*

October 8 – San Francisco, CA – Bimbo’s 365 Club*

October 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom*

October 12 – Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge*

October 14 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas – Cambridge Room*

October 15 – Austin, TX – The Parish*

October 17 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – Hell*

October 18 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle – Backroom*

October 22 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg*

*with support from crushed

Facing Reality in a Digital Age

Bite Reality is more than a collection of songs—it’s a meditation on what it means to be human in a dehumanizing era. The album challenges the impulse to merely document existence, instead urging listeners to engage with life’s complexities. By confronting their own vulnerabilities and the world around them, Cafuné delivers a powerful statement about resilience, authenticity, and the courage to face reality without running away.

Find more from Cafuné now:

Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

NEW ALBUM,

SET TO ARRIVE ON SEPTEMBER 12 — PRE-SAVE