{"id":52,"date":"2026-02-13T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T00:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/?p=52"},"modified":"2026-03-22T04:04:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T04:04:07","slug":"press-release-love-aint-everything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/press-release-love-aint-everything\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release: Love Ain&#8217;t Everything"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Love_Aint_Everything_Cover_Art-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Love_Aint_Everything_Cover_Art-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Love_Aint_Everything_Cover_Art-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Love_Aint_Everything_Cover_Art-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Love_Aint_Everything_Cover_Art-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Love_Aint_Everything_Cover_Art-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Love_Aint_Everything_Cover_Art-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Love_Aint_Everything_Cover_Art-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 13, 2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City\/State:<\/strong> Rye, New York<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Viral Rock Outfit Peningo Riders Drop Gritty Anthem \u201cLove Ain\u2019t Everything\u201d on Friday the 13th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RYE, NY \u2013 (February 13, 2026)<\/strong> \u2013 Fresh off the viral success of their breakout hit &#8220;Duck That Jeep\u201d, Peningo Riders returns today with a heavier, window-rattling follow-up that trades internet humor for raw Southern Rock power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Released intentionally on Friday the 13th\u2014the eve of Valentine\u2019s Day\u2014&#8221;Love Ain\u2019t Everything&#8221; serves as the true genesis of the band\u2019s sound. While their previous single celebrated the fun of the Jeep community, this track delivers a driving Americana groove that challenges the easy pull of infatuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the Official Video:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1u5qChDS8as\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Spark That Started the Fire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The song\u2019s origin is already becoming local legend. It was born spontaneously during a guitar lesson between frontman Eddie Pellon and guitarist Russ Davis. Frustrated by a romantic situation, Eddie abruptly stopped playing and shouted the hook: <em>&#8220;Love ain&#8217;t everything, but it&#8217;s a damn good way to start!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing lightning in a bottle, Russ and Eddie turned the lesson into a songwriting session, channeling that raw frustration into a universal cautionary tale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This track is the spark that actually started the band,&#8221; says Eddie. &#8220;It delivers the hard truth that love is an enticing starting line, but it\u2019s not the finish line. It\u2019s a classic rock vehicle for a modern story\u2014reminding us that the real work happens after the honeymoon phase fades.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With &#8220;Love Ain\u2019t Everything,&#8221; Peningo Riders solidify their place in the modern Southern Rock landscape. Blending grit, heartache, and high-octane instrumentation, the single proves the band has the musical chops to stay on the road long after the viral moments pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stream &#8220;Love Ain\u2019t Everything&#8221; Now<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spotify:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5Y6NDiVPlV6LF7TY7yTVog?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apple Music:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe allow=\"autoplay *; encrypted-media *; fullscreen *; clipboard-write\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"150\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:10px;\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.music.apple.com\/us\/song\/love-aint-everything\/1870453470\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe id='AmazonMusicEmbedB0GHQQGRNW' src='https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/embed\/B0GHQQGRNW\/?id=9UokNSuyPv&#038;marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&#038;musicTerritory=US' width='100%' height='352px' frameBorder='0' style='border-radius:20px;max-width:500px'><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Pandora<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pandora.com\/artist\/peningo-riders\/love-aint-everything\/ALcpkzr6Vt97xxP\">Stream on Pandora<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Save the Track:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/peningoriders\/love-aint-everything\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HyperFollow \/ Streaming Links<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Peningo Riders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based in Rye, New York, with FLA roots, Peningo Riders blends the storytelling of classic Americana with the driving energy of Southern Rock. After exploding onto the scene with the viral hit &#8220;Duck That Jeep,&#8221; the band is carving out a lane for authentic, road-ready rock music that speaks to the rebel in everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Peningo Riders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peningoriders.com\">https:\/\/www.peningoriders.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify Profile: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Peningo Riders\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/6vpq8ZAraIKrhwTZSHKnse?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/peningoridersband\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/peningoridersband<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/peningoriders\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/peningoriders\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube Channel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PeningoRidersBand\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PeningoRidersBand<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>X: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PeningoRiders\">https:\/\/x.com\/PeningoRiders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TikTok: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@peningoriders\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@peningoriders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Media Inquiries, Interview Requests, and Review Copies, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:contact@peningoriders.com\">contact@peningoriders.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 13, 2026 City\/State: Rye, New York Viral Rock Outfit Peningo Riders Drop Gritty Anthem \u201cLove Ain\u2019t Everything\u201d on Friday the 13th RYE, NY \u2013 (February 13, 2026) \u2013 Fresh off the viral success of their breakout hit &#8220;Duck That Jeep\u201d, Peningo Riders returns today with a heavier, window-rattling follow-up that &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/press-release-love-aint-everything\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Press Release: Love Ain&#8217;t Everything&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":101,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,3],"tags":[12,10,21,11,19,20,5,9,22,8],"class_list":["post-52","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music-releases","category-press-release","tag-americana","tag-country-rock","tag-eddie-pellon","tag-indpendent-music","tag-love-aint-everything","tag-love-song-anthem","tag-peningo-riders","tag-roots-rock","tag-russ-davis","tag-southern-rock"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":137,"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52\/revisions\/137"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peningoriders.com\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}