SPEED’s new single, “REAL LIFE LOVE,” heralds the arrival of their debut full-length, ONLY ONE MODE, set to drop July 12th via Flatspot Records and Last Ride Records. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, SPEED have become a powerhouse name in the hardcore scene, recognized for their electrifying performances and raw, authentic sound. Their self-coined mantra, “ONLY ONE MODE,” fittingly titles this much-anticipated album, a testament to their relentless energy and growth within the genre.
“REAL LIFE LOVE” opens the album with a visceral punch, encapsulating the band's journey and ethos. This track is a tribute to the loyalty and authenticity inherent in hardcore, showcasing the intense relationships and unwavering bonds formed within the scene. With thunderous vocals, aggressive grooves, and crushing breakdowns, “REAL LIFE LOVE” exemplifies everything that defines SPEED. The accompanying video, produced by the band along with Jack Rudder and Thomas Elliot, serves as an homage to the vibrant Sydney hardcore community.
Vocalist Jem Siow reflects on the song’s deeper meaning, stating, “My time in hardcore has informed the relationships I have with everyone I hold close. An unconditional sense of love and loyalty. A bond that knows no words. Relationships that now span a lifetime. To us, this unique sense of deep-seated understanding is the essence of HC, it's what we're most passionate about and grateful for.”
Formed in 2019, SPEED is composed of brothers Jem (vocals) and Aaron Siow (bass), guitarists Josh Clayton and Dennis Vichidvongsa, and drummer Kane Vardon. From the outset, the band has operated on their own terms, collaborating consistently with producer Elliott Gallart and videographer Jack Rudder. Their 2021 single “We See U” amassed over a million streams, a milestone for a Sydney hardcore band, and 2022’s Gang Called Speed EP cemented their reputation, earning accolades from Rolling Stone Australia, NME, Kerrang!, and more.
Currently, SPEED is embarking on a six-week North American tour with Knocked Loose, Show Me The Body, and Loathe, while also gearing up for performances at major festivals like Download, Hellfest, and Flatspot World. This period marks a significant chapter in their journey, underscoring their dedication to the hardcore scene and the relationships that fuel their passion.
ONLY ONE MODE is available for preorder now through Flatspot Records, promising an unrelenting, heartfelt tribute to the hardcore community that has shaped SPEED’s path. https://flatspotrecords.com/collections/speed
Tour Dates:
w/ Knocked Loose, Show Me The Body, Loathe
May 01: Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
May 03: Lawrence, KS – Granada
May 04: Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
May 05: Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
May 06: Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
May 07: Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
May 10: Phoenix, AZ – The Marquee
May 11: Los Angeles, CA – The Shrine
May 12: San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
May 14: Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo
May 15: Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
May 17: Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
May 18: Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
May 19: Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
May 21: St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
May 22: Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
May 23: Chicago, IL – Salt Shed
May 24: Newport, KY – Megacorp Pavilion
May 25: Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater
May 28: Pittsburgh, PA – Stage Age
May 29: Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
May 30: Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel
May 31: New York, NY – Terminal 5
Jun 01: Boston, MA – Roadrunner
Jun 03: Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
Jun 04: Montreal, QC – Olympia
Jun 05: Toronto, ON – History
Jun 07: Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Jun 08: Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
Jun 09: St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Jun 10: Orlando, FL - The Abbey w/ Day By Day, Three Knee Deep
Jun 14: Leicestershire, UK - Download Festival
Jun 15: Leeds, UK - Brudnell Social Club
Jun 15: London, UK - Flatspot World
Jun 18: Darmstadt, GER - Oettinger Villa
Jun 19: Oberhausen, GER - Kulttempel
Jun 20: Ghent, BE - De Chinastraat
Jun 21: Rennes, FR - Superbowl of Hardcore
June 22: Guardamiglio, IT - Low L Festival
Jun 23: Gräfenhainichen, GER - Full Force Festival
Jun 24: Nuremberg, GER - Kunstverein
Jun 25: Karlsruhe, GER - Die Stadtmitte
Jun 26: Viveiro, ES - Resurrection Festival
Jun 28: Clisson, FR - Hellfest
Jul 19: Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Monarch w/ Have Heart
Jul 20: Boston, MA - Roadrunner w/ Have Heart