Buggin address representation in hardcore on charged new single “Not Yours” Concrete Cowboys LP out June 2nd on Flatspot Records |
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Photo Credit: Farrah Skeiky |
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“It’d be a genuine challenge to find someone who likes present-day hardcore but can’t get down with what Buggin are doing.” – Revolver “The hardcore group go all in with brief spurts of unrelenting mayhem, and they’ve done it again with “Attitude,” which doesn’t even reach the one-minute mark yet is completely packed with explosive breakdowns and infectious energy.” – Uproxx “fast and catchy and intense” – Stereogum |
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Chicago hardcore band Buggin will release their debut full-length, Concrete Cowboys, on June 2nd via Flatspot Records. Following first single “All Eyes On You,” today the band shares the next taste of the record with “Not Yours.” The lyrics takes on a more serious tone for the band, delving into the tokenization of women and non-binary folks in the hardcore scene, as vocalist Bryanna Bennett proclaims “call us female fronted you can eat my fist.” The song itself highlights the band’s punchy, shout-along style built on potent rhythms and made for two-stepping. You can listen to “Not Yours” here now. Expanding on “Not Yours”, vocalist Bennett states: “A more personal one about dealing with the tokenization of being seen as a girl in hardcore. I’m non-binary and I hate being thrown in ‘female fronted’ categories. We just want to rock without people making it weird or only liking us for that reason.” Formed in 2019, Buggin broke out with a demo that same year and the title Concrete Cowboys comes directly from that release. The album follows 2021’s Buggin Out EP, and singles “Brainfreeze” (2021) and “Attitude” (2022). Working with producer Andy Nelson at Bricktop Studios and with mastering by Brad Boatright at AudioSiege, Buggin have created an enthralling 12 songs. The subject matter ranges from fun takes about everyday occurrences to anthems of self-empowerment. With the release of Concrete Cowboys, Buggin continues to keep their be true to yourself mentality and push towards a bright future in hardcore. Buggin is Bryanna Bennett (vocals), Dewey Hendrik (bass), Peyton Roberts (guitar), and Michael Rasmussen (drums). |
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Conrete Cowboys Tracklist: 1. Bug Slam 2. All Eyes On You 3. Get It Out 4. Snack Run 5. The Customer Is Always Wrong 6. Poser Bulldozer 7. Hard 2 Kill 8. Not Yours 9. Concrete Cowboys 10. Redacted 11. Kick Rocks 12. Youth |
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Tour Dates: 6.4 – Detroit, MI @ Tied Down Fest 25.6 – Manchester, UK @ Outbreak w/ Spaced 26.6 – Newcastle, UK @ Head of Steam 27.6 – Newport, UK @ The Cab 28.6 – London, UK @ New Cross Inn 29.6 – Brighton, UK @ The Prince Albert 30.6 – Antwerp, BE @ AMC 01.7 – Rennes, FR @ Superbowl of Hardcore 02.7 – Paris, FR @ Esspace 03.7 – Frankfurt, DE @ Exzess 04.7 – Eindhoven, NL @ Dynamo 05.7 – Hannover, DE @ Bei Chez Heinz 06.7 – Berlin, DE @ Cassiopeia 07.7 – Velke Mezirici, CZ @ Fajt Fest 08.7 – Halle, DE @ Halt Mich Fest 09.7 – Ieper, BE @ Ieper Fest
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