Die Spitz

Die Spitz emerged from the Austin, Texas DIY scene in 2022, quickly ascending through a combination of relentless touring and a sound that synthesizes the heaviest elements of the last forty years of guitar music. Comprised of Ava Schrobilgen, Eleanor Livingston, Kate Halter, and Chloe de St.

Aubin, the band functions as a democratic unit with multiple members contributing vocals. Their sound identity is a 'new heavy' hybrid, blending the sludge of Pacific Northwest grunge (Mudhoney, Nirvana) with the rhythmic aggression of hardcore and the melodic sensibilities of 90s alternative (Veruca Salt, PJ Harvey). Critically, they are noted for their refusal of the 'punk' label in favor of a broader rock and metal vocabulary, though their ethos and lyrical content remain deeply rooted in political activism and anti-oppression themes. Their signing to Third Man Records and collaboration with producer Will Yip for their 2025 debut 'Something to Consume' marks a transition from garage-based lo-fi to a more muscular, studio-defined heaviness that retains their signature grit. They represent a bridge between the 'crank wave' of modern UK post-punk and the American tradition of heavy noise rock.