UK Punks Grade 2 Announce New Album ‘Talk About It’ Out April 3 Via Hellcat Records

British punks Grade 2 wrestle with a whirlwind coming-of-age on their rollercoaster fourth album Talk About It, set for release on April 3rd via Hellcat Records. Frontman Sid Ryan, guitarist Jack Chatfield, and drummer Jacob Hull bring over a decade of experience to the table, crafting an album that’s both a reflection of their personal struggles and a rallying cry for a generation. An unflinching exploration of love, loss, and the emotional toll of growing up in a band, Grade 2 promise to deliver the grit, hooks, and hard-earned clarity that has made them one of the UK’s most exciting young punk acts.

Today, the trio shares the defiant lead single “Standing In The Downpour,” a steadfast statement asserting that even if the clouds burst, they’ll be happy to dance in the rain.

The band explains:
“’Standing In The Downpour’ is a story through reminiscence, written in a conversational manner as if between old friends. From a British seaside town upbringing, rowdy nights and reckless decision making, to finding your feet in early adulthood.”

https://youtu.be/fM_ZVH4LVFk?si=SB2ta1VoAE1cyukl

Grade 2026 Tour Dates

March 20 – Belfast, IRE – The Deer’s Head
March 21 – Dublin, IRE – Lost Land
March 28 – Nottingham, UK – Bodega Social
March 29 – Leeds, UK – The Key Club
March 30 – Manchester, UK – The Deaf Institute
March 31 – Glasgow, UK – The Garage
April 1 – Bristol, UK – Exchange
April 3 – London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
April 4 – Newport, Isle of Wight – Strings Bar & Venue
April 25 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Zakk
April 30 – Jena, Germany – F-Haus
June 18 – Dessel, Belgium – Plein Air
June 20 – Zurich, CH – Stadion Letzigrund

British Punk Trio Grade 2 Drops Blistering New Track

British punk band Grade 2 has unleashed their blistering new single, “Cut Throat,” a hard-edged anthem about perseverance in a world that constantly takes more than it gives. Fueled by fierce guitars and a pounding rhythm section, the track captures the sound of a band fighting to stay one step ahead in a time that feels “empty and cold.” The accompanying video, directed by Jason Link, strips everything back to raw, black-and-white stills of sweat and defiance from the band’s live shows.

https://youtu.be/3xIrbnV2mos?si=ubvb6woxBgr6Hciz

UK Headline Dates:

March 28 – The Bodega Social Club, Nottingham

March 29 – The Key Club, Leeds

March 30 – The Deaf Institute, Manchester

March 31 – The Garage Attic, Glasgow

April 1 – Exchange, Bristol

April 3 – O2 Academy Islington, London

April 4 – Strings, Isle of Wight

Festival Appearances:

June 18 – Graspop Metal Meeting Festival, Dessel (BE)

June 20 – Letzigrund Stadion, Zurich (CH) supporting Die Toten Hosen

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Grade 2 Release New Punk Single “Hanging Onto You”

British punks Grade 2 drop their new single “Hanging Onto You,” blending raw punk power with emotional honesty. Inspired by Latin ballads and punk classics, the track shows a vulnerable new side to the band. Self-produced and featuring Kevin Bivona, the song arrives with a fiery live performance video.

https://youtu.be/wJKAXq2DT8U?si=4BXoalgz031LPJL5

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