After Australian hardcore band Speed made a ton of noise with their US debut at Sound and Fury 2022, they went on their first North American tour this year, and also returned to the US for Sound and Fury again and This Is Hardcore. Now, they’ve put out 21-minute live video called “USA HARDCORE FESTS” filmed at both of those fests. The description reads:
When people say “you must be living the dream!” I don’t fully see it that way… because I never dreamt something like this could even be possible through hardcore.
Another Ruddsy film documenting our experience playing Sound & Fury and This Is Hardcore.. a journey to the HC mecca of sorts for 5 Australians. Also our Bay Area show and first time playing in Phoenix, Austin, Denton.
Peace n love to all
Check it out below.
Speed have also made us a list of their favorite albums of 2023, including Citizen, Pain of Truth, Koyo, Angel Du$t, Never Ending Game, Militarie Gun, and more, with commentary on each pick. Read on for what they had to say…
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Speed’s 10 Favorite Albums of 2023 (not in any order)
SYDNEY BASS – B4S5OLOGY
3ndl3s5 and Crazymike making the coolest music out of Sydney right now, out on Steel City Dance Discs.
CITIZEN – CALLING THE DOGS
These guys are certified rock geniuses. 5 albums deep and this might be their best one yet.
PAIN OF TRUTH – NOT THROUGH BLOOD
A mosh classic and one that will be representative of the 2020s in decades to come.
DOWNSIDE – DARK PATTERNS & INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS
Newcastle’s (AUS) finest… for fans of Blacklisted, Cold World, TUI.
KOYO – WOULD YOU MISS IT?
They don’t do like this anymore. But Koyo actually did. Gets better with everyone listen.
YEEK – FUTURE REFERENCE
Yeek’s artistry is in a state of constant evolution, but few artists can perfectly place every step like he does. One of our favourite modern RNB producers.
BIG BOY – SPRING PROMO
Not an LP but too good to leave off. Insanely fresh hardcore music.
ANGEL DU$T – BRAND NEW SOUL
Love this very aggressive music. In an era characterised by revivalists, hardcore owes it to creatives like this to continue challenging the genre.
NEVER ENDING GAME – OUTCRY
Amazing modern metalcore. Catchy, hard, groovy and awesome musicianship. Also these guys are funny fuckers.
MILITARIE GUN – LIFE UNDER THE GUN
Catchy, well-written, modern rock music. Super interesting production with a crazy story… look it up!