Told Not To Worry sounds like a controlled explosion in a very small room. It is the sound of Rhode Island DIY at its most frantic, blending the piercing intensity of classic emoviolence with a 'sassy' rhythmic sensibility that keeps the chaos danceable. The dual-vocal attack creates a constant sense of urgency, moving from desperate shrieks to rhythmic, almost spoken-word delivery without ever losing momentum.
What makes them distinctive is the infusion of queer identity and theatricality into a genre often defined by stoic aggression. They lean into the 'sasscore' lineage, using jagged guitar work and unexpected rhythmic shifts that feel more like a middle finger than a mosh pit call. It is music that demands your full attention, vibrating with a specific kind of nervous, celebratory energy that is both exhausting and deeply cathartic.
Start with 'Hands In The Air!' to get the full scope of their 2025 evolution. It captures the band at their most polished without sacrificing the raw, bleeding-edge texture that defines their live presence. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who wants their hardcore to have a sense of humor and a lot of heart.
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Shares lo fi, noise textured, compressed loud (production style); basement show, urban night, dive bar (atmosphere)
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Shares screamo, hardcore punk, post-hardcore (subgenres); electric guitar, drums, bass (instrumentation)
Shares lo fi, noise textured, compressed loud (production style); hardcore punk, post-hardcore, noise rock (subgenres)
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