Kendra Sheetz One year ago, Massachussetts hardcore ska band PWRUP debuted their album Just Devils. The reception to the album grew the band’s reach, recently hitting over 130,000 streams on Spotify, and they sold out of the first pressing of the album. This year, PWRUP found themselves on stages at festivals including Stoop Fest, SPI Fest, and Camp Punkslyvania.
To celebrate the anniversary of the release, they band has put together an EP with an Eichlers remix, Common Sense Kid, Circlebrooke, and Juniper XR. Circlebrooke’s remix features samples of speeches made by human rights activist, Malcolm X.
About their donation, guitarist Aaron Hibbert made a statement:
“For this release, the intention was always to donate any money we made, though we weren’t 100% about the recipient until we received the Circlebrooke remix of our song ‘Futures’.’ The lyrical content of RJ’s verse and the inclusion of the samples of Malcolm X inspired us to direct the proceeds of this EP to the NAACP. Racism and police violence against people of color are and have always been an epidemic in this country. We know our contribution is not much in the grand scheme, but we are grateful for any opportunity to use whatever small platform we have to show solidarity in furthering social justice and to help in protecting civil rights for our marginalized communities.”
Those looking to support PWRUP’s fundraiser can purchase one of the limited 7” lathe records on Ska Punk International Records or a digital download at PWRUP’s Bandcamp.
Catch PWRUP supporting author Aaron Carnes at the In Defense of Ska book reading celebrating the release of the second edition at Scottish Dave’s in Clinton, CT this winter and at This is Not Croydon Fest with The Pietasters, Catbite, Kill Lincoln, Mephiskapheles and more in Bensalem, PA in 2025.
Stream the new EP below and keep checking back for more from PWRUP!
Tour Dates
| Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 |
Clinton, CT | Scottish Dave's |
| Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 |
Bensalem, PA | Broken Goblet Brewing |
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