CD - $10.70
STREET DATE: 08/15/25
CAT#: NMZ088
LABEL: New Morality Zine
Formed in the Midwest, Porcupine began as a raw, uncompromising presence in the regional hardcore and heavy music scenes. From their earliest shows in basements and local halls, the band developed a reputation for emotionally intense performances and a sound that stood apart—fusing crushing heaviness with moments of bleak beauty and atmosphere. Their 2019 debut The Sibyl (New Morality Zine) introduced Porcupine as a band unwilling to play by the rules, earning them critical attention for its ambitious songwriting and sonic evolution. Porcupine were never content to stay static—and their work ethic reflected that. They spent years pushing a DIY ethos, helping build a thriving underground scene through consistent touring, collaborative releases, and a focus on meaningful community over clout. As word spread, so did their influence. Coverage from outlets like No Echo, BrooklynVegan, and The Alternative began surfacing, recognizing the band’s ability to craft heavy music that felt deeply personal and artistically driven.
Their 2024 LP All Is Vapor (released via New Morality Zine) marked a turning point. Praised for its emotional weight and sonic clarity, the album was a breakthrough moment—earning features on Bandcamp Daily, placements on Spotify editorial playlists like “All New Metal” and “Hardcore Rising,” and drawing in a wider national audience. The record captured Porcupine at full strength: confident, distinct, and unafraid to blur genre lines. Today, Porcupine stands as a vital force in contemporary heavy music—not just as a band, but as contributors to a larger culture of expression, intensity, and evolution.
This deluxe CD is a compilation of the band's 2024 release "All is Vapor" and it's companion EP, "Under the Altar", released in 2025.
TRACK LISTING:
01. Close the Doors II
02. Dull Blade
03. Stolen Rib
04. Old Skins
05. Holy Cowards II
06. Under the Altar
MARKETING POINTS:
- The band is touring the midwest and East Coast mid July-August: 7/25 - Allston, MA - Neue Komplex! 7/26 - Providence, RI - The Backyard 7/27 - Hamden, CT - The Shop 7/28 - Brooklyn, NY - Gold Sounds 7/30 - Philadelphia, PA - Nikki Lopez 7/31 - Baltimore, MD - The Undercroft 8/1 - Pittsburgh, PA - Funhouse 8/2 - Kent, OH - Zephyr Pub 8/15 - Indianapolis, IN - Healer 8/16 - Chicago, IL - Fallen Log
FOR FANS OF:
Converge, King Woman, Portrayal of Guilt, Metallic Screamo, Dark Hardcore
