PLOSIVS

A punk rock band that hits hard without ignoring melody or vocal harmonies, PLOSIVS is an all-star outfit featuring members of Rocket from the Crypt, Pinback, and Against Me! The foundation of their sound is a blend of two lean, wiry guitars, percolating basslines, and propulsive drumming, all in the service of songs that are tuneful but stripped to the framework. The band has a knack for making music that's both angular and engaging, with lyrics that are personal and urgent, an attack documented with clarity on their 2022 self-titled debut album. 2025's Yell at Cloud, recorded under difficult circumstances, was a leaner, more tightly wound effort.