Tired Radio burst forward with a massive Punk record, "Hope in the Haze"
Brooklyn-born punk rock band Tired Radio have always thrived on emotion, grit, and the kind of unfiltered honesty that makes their music feel less like performance and more like confession. On Hope in the Haze, their latest LP and first release through Red Scare Industries, the band sharpens that edge into something even more compelling: a 35-minute masterclass in anthemic punk that is as bruising as it is uplifting.
At the center is Anthony Truzzolino, whose raspy, heart-scarred vocals carry the record like a battle flag. His voice, raw yet melodic, captures the essence of what makes Tired Radio so special. It’s a perfect mix of vulnerability and defiance. Whether he’s leaning into moments of quiet reflection or exploding into cathartic howls, Truzzolino’s delivery turns every lyric into a rallying cry, a reminder that punk has always been about connection as much as rebellion. His songwriting is equally fearless, channeling triumphs and struggles into words that ricochet back with the force of lived truth. Some standout vocal tracks for us were undoubtedly “On & On” and “When You Say My Name”!
However, Tired Radio is no one-man endeavor. Kevin Daly’s drumming is relentless and inventive, propelling the album forward with both brute force and subtle flourishes. Jason St. Angelo’s bass work is seriously punchy and dynamic, locking in with Daly to create grooves that thunder beneath the surface. Chris Schmidt’s lead guitar adds both muscle and texture, painting over the band’s blue-collar grit with tones that feel expansive and urgent. Together, they’ve created a sound that is massive, tight, and bursting with adrenaline.
Produced by Crime in Stereo’s Gary Cioni, the album balances polish with rawness, never sanding off the edges that give the band their bite. Tracks build like tidal waves, layering infectious hooks over walls of guitar, bass, and pounding drums. There’s an undeniable pop-punk energy here, but it’s filtered through a lens of maturity and vision. It doesn’t feel like a throwback or an imitation, rather like a continuation of a tradition, made for the modern day.
That’s the key to Hope in the Haze, it isn’t just a collection of songs, it’s a full-bodied album experience with a clear arc and intention. From its explosive opening notes to its final ringing chords, the record captures the highs and lows of life with startling clarity. There are moments of despair, but there’s also a lifeline of resilience running through every song, a sense that even in the haze, there’s still something to cling to. We could sit here and pick out individual songs to highlight, but legitimately, it’s one of those records that needs to be experienced in full from start to finish.
With tours across the US, Europe, and Canada already under their belt and a new home at Red Scare Industries alongside punk stalwarts like The Menzingers and Laura Jane Grace, Tired Radio are poised to break through in a big way. Hope in the Haze isn’t just a step forward, it’s a statement. Loud, powerful, and deeply human, it proves that Tired Radio aren’t just keeping punk alive, they’re pushing it into the future.
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