NOFX return with a jolt of classic punk urgency on their new single “What Are We Doing This For?,” a sharp collaboration with Codefendants released September 26, 2025. It lands as the band edges toward the close of their touring career, making every new track feel like a statement piece rather than just another song.
The cut sounds like vintage NOFX—snapping drums, wiry guitars, and Fat Mike’s unmistakable sneer—but there’s a fresh twist in the interplay with Codefendants. Their vocal trade-offs add grit and depth, turning the song’s central question into something both confrontational and reflective. The refrain isn’t just rhetorical; it’s a punk litmus test that doubles as a challenge to the scene and to themselves.
Fans are already speculating that the single belongs to the “W” slot in the band’s ambitious A–Z project, a sprawling collection of demos, rarities, and unreleased tracks organized letter by letter. Whether or not “What Are We Doing This For?” is officially part of that series, it fits the concept perfectly: a self-aware anthem that distills decades of restless energy into a three-minute burst.
The production balances raw bite with enough clarity to showcase the band’s veteran precision. It’s a song that feels both immediate and lasting, a reminder that NOFX can still throw punches that matter even as they write the final chapters of their career.
