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Knuckle Puck | |
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 Knuckle Puck performing live in 2023. | |
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| Origin | Chicago,Illinois, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Website | knucklepuckil |
Knuckle Puck is an Americanrock band, formed in 2010 in the suburbs ofChicago,Illinois. The band's name comes from the "knucklepuck" shot inice hockey, which was popularized by the 1994 filmD2: The Mighty Ducks.
The group has released several EPs, one of which,While I Stay Secluded (2014), peaked at number 5 on theHeatseekers Albums chart. The same year, they also released a split EP with UK band,Neck Deep. Knuckle Puck signed toRise in 2014 and released their debut album,Copacetic, through the label in 2015. From there, they'd release their second studio album,Shapeshifter (2017), and their third, 20/20 (2020).
In 2022 they signed toPure Noise Records and dropped their lead single "Groundhog Day." This would be the first song released off their fourth studio album,Losing What We Love (2023).
Knuckle Puck started out covering songs in fall 2010[1] in the outskirts of Chicago.[2] The band got its name from aStick to Your Guns t-shirt that said "Knuckle Puck Crew".[3] The band consisted of lead vocalist Joe Taylor, lead guitarist Kevin Maida, and drummer John Siorek.[1] The group started writing original songs in April 2011 with the addition of rhythm guitarist Nick Casasanto.[1] The group had friends fill in on bass.[1] In July, the band played its first ever show.[4] In October, the band released a self-titled EP,[1] this was followed up by theAcoustics EP in March 2012.[5] In October, the band released theDon't Come Home EP.[6] The band co-headlined a tour withSeaway from late May to early June 2013.[7] In August, the band self-releasedThe Weight That You Buried EP.[8] In February 2014 Bad Timing andHopeless[9] released a split EP that featured two songs each from Knuckle Puck andNeck Deep.[10] Both bands toured together (alongsideLight Years) from late February to early April.[10] On March 16, the band performed at South by So What?! festival.[11] In spring, the band gained bassist Ryan Rumchaks.[1] Between May and June, the band supportedMan Overboard on the group's The Heart Attack Tour alongsideTransit, andForever Came Calling.[12]
A music video was released for the song "No Good" in June.[13] It was directed by Eric Teti.[14] In late July, it was announced the band were recording,[15] and in early August the band finished recording its next release.[16] Knuckle Puck supportedSenses Fail on the band'sLet It Enfold You 10th anniversary tour from late August till early October 2014.[17] In early September, the band released a 7"flexi containing the songs "Oak Street" and "Home Alone", the former of which was intended for release on the group's next EP.[18] The flexi was released by Bad Timing.[19] On October 16, 2014, "Bedford Falls" was available for streaming.[20] On October 23, theWhile I Stay Secluded EP was made available for streaming[21] and on October 28, it was released[22] by Bad Timing.[23] The EP had peaked at number 5 on theHeatseekers Albums in the U.S.[24] Guitarist Kevin Maida revealed that the band "firmly and confidently" considered the EP the group's best work so far.[22] On October 31, the band released a music video for "Oak Street".[25] In November and December, the band supportedModern Baseball on the group's winter tour.[26]
In November 2014, the various artists compilation albumPunk Goes Pop 6 was released, it featured Knuckle Puck coveringThe 1975 song "Chocolate".[27] On December 22, 2014, Knuckle Puck signed to Rise Records.[28] Maida said that Rise would be "a bountiful new home" for the group and would help the band evolve.[28] Throughout January and February 2015 the band supportedNeck Deep on the band's The Intercontinental Championships Tour.[19] In late February, the band announced it had started recording its debut album[29] and by early April, the group had finished.[30] The group joinedThe Maine's The American Candy Spring 2015 Tour, as a support act, throughout April and May.[31] On June 11, the band's debut album,Copacetic, was announced.[32] The artwork and track list was revealed.[32] On June 19, a music video was released for "Disdain".[33] On June 30, "True Contrite" was made available for streaming.[34] The band played on the 2015 edition ofWarped Tour.[35] On July 14, "Pretense" was made available for streaming.[36] On July 23, the album was made available for streaming.[37]Copacetic released on July 31.[32] The band supportedState Champs on the group's European tour in September and October.[38] The band toured the U.S. in October and November, with support fromSeaway, Head North andSorority Noise.[39] In February and March 2016, the band supportedNeck Deep andState Champs on the groups' co-headlining tour of the U.S.[40]
In March 2017, a 7-inch vinyl single was released, featuring the tracks "Calendar Days" and "Indecisive".[41] On July 27, the band released the first single from their at the time upcoming album onto YouTube and iTunes titled "Gone". A few months later in September the second single "Double Helix" was released on YouTube with its music video. The group released their second album,Shapeshifter, on October 13.
In May and June 2019, Knuckle Puck went on a co-headlining tour of the US withCitizen; both bands were supported by Hunny andOso Oso.[42] In October 2019, they appeared at the Four Chord Music Festival.[43] That same month, Knuckle Puck released a 7" vinyl containing Gold Rush and Fences, previously released with Neck Deep and containing two more tracks. This vinyl sold out in a few hours.
On February 21, 2020, the band released a single called "Tune You Out", and commenced a tour across North America withHeart Attack Man throughout February and March 2020, which was cut short by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.[44][45] On April 21, 2020, a second single and 7" record "RSVP" was released.[46] A music video for the song "Breathe" was released on June 18, 2020, the song features Derek Sanders from the bandMayday Parade. The band released their third album20/20 on September 18, 2020. The band played multiple drive in shows in October 2020 withHot Mulligan.[47] In December 2021, the band headlined a tour celebrating their tenth anniversary with Arm's Length, Carly Cosgrove, and Snow Ellet.
On December 1, 2021, the band released a single "Levitate" and announced a US and European tour from March 2022 to June 2022 with co-headlinerHot Mulligan with support by Meet Me at the Altar and Anxious during the US shows. The band released an extended playDisposable Life on February 4, 2022, with Joe Taylor calling the recording of the EP "the most fun we've had in a long time"[48] The band supportedNew Found Glory on the group's US tour through September 2022 to November 2022.
On October 20, 2022, the band announced that they had signed withPure Noise Records and released a new single titled "Groundhog Day". The band announced that their upcoming 4th LP would release in 2024.[49] The band later announced a compilation vinyl releaseRetrospective consisting of their first two EP's and their split with Neck Deep.[50]
On August 8, 2023, Knuckle Puck released a cover ofThird Eye Blind's song "Losing a Whole Year" as part ofPure Noise Records's compilation albumDead Formats Vol.2. On August 29 they released their single called "The Tower" as well as announce their 4th albumLosing What We Love scheduled for an October 20 release date. On September 28 they released another single called "Losing What We Love".
Knuckle Puck played two consecutive co-headlining tours withReal Friends in the spring and fall of 2023. In 2024 they announced they'd be playing a string of headline shows in the United Kingdom ahead of their opening slow forNeck Deep atAlexandra Palace, affectionately known as Ally Pally. This is the largest indoor show the band has ever played at 10,000 standing room capacity.
On July 10, 2024, Knuckle Puck released a cover ofNoah Kahan's song "Stick Season" as part ofPure Noise Records's compilation albumDead Formats Vol.3. On July 22, 2024, Knuckle Puck announced a 10-year anniversary show commemorating the release ofCopacetic. The band stated that it will be their first time playing the album in its entire length.
On October 24, 2024, the band released a new song entitled "On All Cylinders", a couple weeks before their tour withState Champs,Meet Me at the Altar, and Daisy Grenade started on November 8, 2024.
Knuckle Puck sound has been described byAllMusic biographer James Christopher Monger as a "melodic blend of old-school punk rock and emo", compared to the likes ofThe Wonder Years,The Story So Far, andRise Against.[51]Copacetic has been described asemo[52] andpop punk.[53][54][52] AllMusic reviewer Timothy Monger noted the album's sound "ranging from blazing, epic emo and pop-punk to slower, more contemplative fare."[52]Cleveland.com reviewer Troy L. Smith noted that people who likedearly 2000s pop punk albums such asSimple Plan'sNo Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls (2002) andNew Found Glory'sSticks and Stones (2002) would enjoyCopacetic.[54]
Rumchaks released a solo EP,Decades, in July 2013.[55] Rumchaks plays guitar and sings vocals in Oak Lawn, Illinois-based band Homesafe, alongside vocalist/bassist Tyler Albertson and drummer Emmanuel Duran.[56] The group has released three EPs and one full-length studio album,Homesafe (2014),Inside Your Head (2015),Evermore (2016), AndONE (2018). Homesafe was signed to Pure Noise Records.[56] They are currently unsigned.
Joe Taylor and Rumchaks joined with formerReal Friends' vocalist Dan Lambton to form Rationale.[57] With Rationale., Taylor plays guitar and vocals, Rumchaks plays drums, and Lambton on guitar and vocals.[57] "Hangnail" was made available for streaming in December 2015, and the group's debut EPConfines followed shortly after.[57]
Kevin Maida plays guitar in Chicago hardcore-punk band, Lurk. John Siorek has played drums for bands William Bonney, Droughts, and Matter of Fact. Nick Casasanto has a solo project called Bad New World. In January 2024 he released an EP by the same name.
Knuckle Puck was included onAlternative Press's "12 Bands You Need To Know: AP Editors pick their favorite 100 Bands" list in 2014.[58] The band were included onIdobi's "Artists To Watch In 2014" list.[59]
Knuckle Puck was nominated for the Best Underground Band in the 2015Alternative Press Music Awards.[60]
Knuckle Puck was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Breakthrough Band in the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards.
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