Gravelly, high-energy punk with a heart on its sleeve. Melodic anthems for long nights, difficult realizations, and the catharsis of shouting it all out.
MakeWar sounds like the exact moment the sun goes down in a city where you have too many memories. It is built on a foundation of classic 'orgcore' punk, characterized by raspy, dual-vocal deliveries and driving rhythms that feel both urgent and weathered. The guitars are thick and melodic, providing a soaring backdrop to lyrics that feel like honest conversations held over a cheap drink.
What sets them apart is their emotional transparency. While many punk bands hide behind irony or aggression, MakeWar leans into the vulnerability of adulthood, addressing themes of sobriety, failed relationships, and the struggle to maintain integrity in a chaotic world. The production is crisp enough to let the melodies shine but retains enough grit to feel authentic to their Brooklyn basement roots.
Start with 'Get It Together' for the definitive introduction to their sound. It captures the band at their most anthemic, blending fast-paced punk energy with the kind of hooks that stay in your head long after the record stops. It is music for people who still believe a three-minute song can fix a bad day.
Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →