Smartpunk

North Carolina punkgazers Clearbody prep LP for Smartpunk (stream a track)

”With the current state of the world, it is really hard to not take a moment to breathe and live in the moment,” the band says. ”’Blossom’ is a track about human growth and perseverance…”

NYC punks Taking Meds prep new EP (watch the "Sucks To Be Me" video)

The NYC local regulars will drop their next EP on the Smartpunk label this June.

watch Direct Hit's "Altered States" video, catch them at SXSW

Direct Hit! play a few SXSW shows, including Smartpunk’s ”Fire Festyval” parties with Mikey Erg, Braid’s Bob Nanna, and more…