PUT THIS IN YOUR DEN for one of the (if not the) best hardcore albums of 2022. Thrashy, punchy, frequently harsh, yet inarguably catchy, we dare you to sit still for the entire record. Not gonna happen. Scowl is quickly becoming one of the most important young bands in the hardcore scene. Give this one a spin and see why...

Hailing from Santa Cruz, CA, hardcore band Scowl has burst onto the scene as one of the most authentic young voices in the genre, influenced by everything from '80s hardcore, punk, and oi, to modern, alternative pop. The band has made a name for themselves with songs that are as reflective and dark as they are fun. A new addition to the Flatspot Records family, the label presents their new album How Flowers Grow.

Formed in 2019 and consisting of vocalist Kat, guitarist Malachi, bassist Bailey, and drummer Cole, Scowl came out swinging with their fuzzed-out self titled demo. Follow up EP Reality After Reality cemented them as one of hardcore's rising star bands to watch, with anthemic tracks like “Retail Hell” quickly becoming staples of their caustic live set. The band has shared the stage with the likes of Terror, Mindforce, Gulch, Zulu, and DARE.