
Public Circuit @ The New Colossus Festival 2025
Public Circuit blends new wave and synth-punk into a sound that’s entirely their own. Led by Ethan Biamont, with Sean Holloway on drums and Nelson Fisher on synths, the trio’s debut album Lamb—released via LA/DC indie label à La Carte Records—includes themes of life, death, and what lies beyond. Known for transforming their tracks into high-energy, dance-punk rituals on stage, the band shares insight into their live sets, highlights from New Colossus Festival and more.

Polevaulter’s ‘Hang Wave’ is a sonic doomsday
Polevaulter's debut album "Hang Wave" is a raw, intense fusion of jagged electronic synths and dance-punk influences. UK duo Jon Franz and Daniel Wearmouth, with producer Shaene Hunter, recorded the album live to capture its gritty authenticity. Tracks like "Mia Goth Made Me Do It" and "Pissed in the Baths" evoke sonic anxiety and turmoil, combining aggressive beats and noise. In our Q&A with Jon Franz, we discuss their creative process, political themes, and the struggles of independent artists in today's music industry.

On JUMBO, Juicebumps Explores New Ground
The music from California post-punk band Juicebumps could easily serve as a video game soundtrack. Their sound is a fusion of new wave, post- and dance-punk. Their remarkable lyrical skill, captivating melodies, and unpredictable rhythms make them a standout presence in Oakland’s music scene. On their new album JUMBO, the band incorporates new genres and instrumentation. Using Drum and Bass samples and strings, Juicebumps pushes into new sonic territory. In our interview, we discuss exactly how the changes in their song development modified their sound.
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