IN HONOR OF NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH SELF TITLED DEBUT BAND RELEASES POWERFUL “THE BULLY GAME” MUSIC VIDEO
Astoria indie band Self Titled Debut releases “The Bully Game” music video for National Bullying Prevention Month. The powerful track tells the story of Johnny Karate—a popular teen hiding deep pain—and delivers a vital message: there are no winners in the bully game. Featured on the album ‘Goodnight, Harleytown, Goodnight’, out Oct 15 on all platforms.
- (1888PressRelease) October 12, 2025 - Astoria-based indie rock band Self Titled Debut has released the official music video for their emotionally charged single, “The Bully Game,” a haunting and redemptive story that exposes the hidden pain behind cycles of bullying. Told through the tragic life of Johnny Karate - the high school golden boy tormented at home and perpetuating that hurt at school - the song sheds light on how cruelty often masks suffering.
Released in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month, the video amplifies the song’s message: “There ain’t no winners in this never-ending bully game.” Through raw storytelling and cinematic visuals, the band invites listeners to reflect on empathy, compassion, and the power of breaking the cycle.
“The Bully Game” appears on Self Titled Debut’s new album, Goodnight, Harleytown, Goodnight, available now on all streaming platforms and The Bully Game music available is now available on YouTube
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