Southern California Punk Band Heartwells Sign To City Rat Records

Southern California’s Heartwells announce their partnership with City Rat Records and their first-ever European tour alongside labelmates Empired. Following their 2025 EP Ollie and new single “Killin Me Now,” the band’s melodic aggression and heartfelt energy continue to resonate. Their sound fuses skate punk hooks with emotional grit, turning personal reflection into raw singalongs. This new chapter unites two of SoCal’s most vital punk acts, promising high-voltage performances across Europe this winter. With Ollie still buzzing and “Killin Me Now” turning heads, Heartwells are ready to conquer the international stage.

https://youtu.be/vq2KubNH0bU?si=pt4WOvG9dANioypB

HEARTWELLS TOUR DATES

• Oct 25 – Gainesville, FL – FEST 23
• Nov 01- Hermosa Beach, CA Saint Rocke (with Hoist The Colors Western Waste)
• Nov 13, 2025 Wermelskirchen Germany AJZ Bahndamm
• Nov 14, 2025 Münster Germany Heile Welt
• Nov 15, 2025 Hannover Germany
• Nov 16, 2025 Berlin Germany Franken Bar 
• Nov 17, 2025 Vienna Austria Coco Bar
• Nov 18, 2025 Hradec Králové Czechia Bajkazyl
• Nov 19, 2025 Hof Germany Punk Rock Office
• Nov 20, 2025 Den Bosch Netherlands Willem Twee 
• Nov 21, 2025 Zeist Netherlands De Peppel
• Nov 22, 2025 Aulendorf Germany

#CITYRATRECORDS #EMPIRED #HEARTWELLS #melodicPunkRock #MUSIC #NEWS

Southern California Punks Empired Release “Strikes Back” Via HEY!FEVER Records; Announce European Tour

Southern California punk outfit EMPIRED return with their explosive sophomore album Strikes Back, out now via HEY!FEVER RECORDS. Following last year’s Finding Calm in the Chaos, the new LP captures the band at full throttle—razor-sharp, road-tested, and ferociously alive. To celebrate, EMPIRED will embark on their first European tour with labelmates Heartwells from November 13–24, booked by City Rat Booking. Expect raw, sweaty, and defiant live shows that define the spirit of DIY punk. Strikes Back is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

https://open.spotify.com/album/0EL7KwPt5T7xGigfnwIeOd?si=-BYZUBKeQsuXV72q4KSK3w

Tour dates:

Empired / Heartwells — Europe 2025
Presented by Hey!Fever Records & City Rat Booking
Nov 13–24, 2025

13.11 WERMELSKiRCHEN (D) AIZBAHNDAMM

18.11 HRADEL KRALOYE (CZ) BAJKAZYL

14.11 MUNSTER CD

HEILE WELT

19.11 Hof (D) PUNK ROCK OFFICE

15.11 HANNOYER D) TBA

20.11 DEN BOSCH (NL) WILLEM TWEE

16.11 BERLIN D

FRANKEN BAR

21.11 ZEIST (NL) DE PEPPEL

17.11 ViENNA (AUT) TBA

22.11 AULENDORF(D) IRREAL

#EMPIRED #melodicPunkRock #MUSIC #NEWS #PUNKROCK #SKATEPUNK

LA Punks EMPIRED Release New Single "Money" Marking Band's HEY!FEVER Records Debut. #empired

https://slrmagazine.com/2025/02/16/la-punks-empired-release-new-single-money-marking-bands-heyfever-records-debut/