Hardball Puts A New Spin On
Grunge With Hardcore/Punk Infused S/T Debut And Single “Worried As Shit”
Self-Titled Album Out July
21st + Western Canadian Tour Dates
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Jeremy Head (Drums), Front
L-R: Jamie Black (Bass), Scott Budgie (Guitar/Vocals), Photo Credit - by Kaila
Hald
Canada’s Hardball has
emerged from the rainy coast of Vancouver, BC to bring you a raw and erratic
punk/grunge self-titled debut album. Vocalist/guitarist Scott Budgie channels
distressed and agitated emotions into the writing, while drummer Jeremy Head
and bassist Jamie Black amplify those feelings of utter frustration, confusion,
and absurdity into an energetic and aggressive grunge sound that is permeated
by punk and hardcore influences. Their debut single “Worried As Shit” is
the perfect introduction to the trio, they comment:
“It’s a perfect initiation to Hardball, it’s an abrupt punk song
carried by a rock beat, with vocals coming from a place of confusion and
self-deprecation (in typical HARDBALL fashion). It also has a cool recurring
noodly riff that crushes and a sudden clean bridge was thrown in to keep the
extreme dynamic range thing happening.”
While this is not nostalgic grunge, Hardball has
created something innovative and contemporary while still honouring their
heroes from the ‘90s alternative rock and ‘80s punk scenes. They’re having
their cake and eating it too, and are offering you a slice.
In support of the album, Hardball is setting out on tour
this August with appearances throughout Western Canada. Full tour dates are to
be announced soon, and those in the audience can expect a wild time. Fists will
be raised, things will be knocked over, and a good time will be had by all.
Turbulent and chaotic, Hardball delivers an enjoyable new
album through drums going completely ape all over the place, obnoxious riffing
and big low-tuned power chords, and heavily distorted bass guitar. They are
recommended for fans of Nirvana, Wipers, and Hüsker Dü.
Watch and listen to the lyric video for “Worried As Shit” via
its premiere AllAboutTheRock HERE.
Hardball's self-titled debut album is
out July 21st, 2023.
Digital pre-save (Spotify, Bandcamp) - Linktr.ee/hardballbc
Tour Dates:
July 15 - Kelowna, BC - Runaway's Lounge w/ The Motherfuckers
Aug 4 - Vancouver, BC - 648 Kingsway w/ Paul is Dead
Aug 5 - Victoria, BC - TBA
Aug 6 - Kamloops, BC - TBA
Aug 9 - Nelson, BC - TBA
Aug 10 - Edmonton, AB - The Buckingham w/ Take Sides
Aug 11 - Calgary, AB - TBA
Aug 12 - Oliver, BC - Firehall Brewing
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Track Listing:
1. Just A Tree (3:55)
2. Worried As Shit (2:21)
3. NRA (2:33)
4. In The Mail (4:16)
5. Me And You (2:47)
6. Chili (5:55)
7. Talk To Me (5:25)
8. Ian’s Song (2:36)
9. I/O (3:18)
10. Open Air (9:47)
Album Length: 42:57
Album Recording and Live Band Lineup:
Scott Budgie - Vocals, guitars
Jeremy Head - Drums, guitars, synth, backing vocals
Jamie Black - Bass, backing vocals
More info: Facebook.com/hardballmusic | Instagram.com/hardballbc
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