PUNKTUALS Premiere Their “Death of the Party” Music Video

Art exists for artists to push the envelope, which is part of what PUNKTUALS do best. Today, the band reveals their brand new music video for “Death of the Party.” This is the first single from their latest album Hourly Rage, due out October 9th via Friendo Records. Combining dark humour, coarseness, and a certain audacity, this song firmly teeters on the edge. It’s part of the band’s plan to take things, almost, too far.

The video is a full-on, extreme basement house party, the type that’s so intense that you’re not sure if you’ll make it through the night alive. It’s probably not surprising that the song features a lot of classic punk energy, but of the more outrageous type that you didn’t hear on mainstream radio. This is like the punk that only existed in people’s basements or tiny little clubs that you didn’t even know existed. Beyond all of the intensity is a pretty simple purpose: to bring the noise and start a party that everyone is going to enjoy.

Commenting on “Death of the Party,” frontman D. Lee states:

“Gator always writes great lyrics based on our life experiences. I love the line ‘I wanna be so drunk, that I don’t wanna be drunk no more, I wanna pass out;’ we’ve all been there when in party mode. One minute is so much fun, then fried and pass-out time!”

It was only last year that PUNKTUALS made their formal arrival to the punk scene. They released their debut album Better Never Than Late in January. With the release of that record, they began to earn a reputation for their balls-to-the-wall approach to their craft. Rather than try to draw attention to themselves, the members have decided to wear masks and perform anonymously. This is motivated in part by a dislike of ego-driven, grandiose musical acts that were once so notorious in their native Seattle. They just want to let the music make an impression on you, disconnected from bluster and big personalities.

Hourly Rage is meant to be a relatable, easily digestible record for any rock n’ roll fan. For years, there has been a lot of talk about whether rock n’ roll matters anymore, or even exists. Albums like this are meant to reinforce the fact that whether it’s at the forefront of the mainstream, rock still matters to a lot of people. The record features many moments of self-reflection and self-amusement. If you are a bit jaded or commonly cynical, then these songs will resonate with you even more. The band takes on topics such as death, intoxication, terminal illness, and unemployment. As a group, PUNKTUALS is a delightful and much-needed dose of energy and levity, something that we can all use.

PUNKTUALS “Death of the Party” single artwork, by Raja Azar, concept by Victortrey Funklove, layout Maria Horn