After years of international touring, song placements in film and TV, MTV rated The Goodnight Moon album by Rookie of the Year number 8 most influential Emo album of the 00s , with 200,000+ records sold, and multiple Billboard-charting albums and singles, Ryan Dunson has returned to the studio and finished a new album after the release of the 2024 Ep WTF with producers Matt Malpass, Fred Mascherino, Dave Elkins Steve Sopchak and Matt Squire.

Forged in the heart of Atlanta, GA, Close To Midnight is a relentless metalcore force ready to unleash an assault of sound. They blend aggressive riffs, bone-crushing breakdowns, and haunting melodies into a sonic experience that hits hard and leaves a lasting impact.

Rookie of the Year will also be supported by Alejo Aybus, Tripp Spears and Left of the Dial.