The 3rd EP from Hakata raw punk survivors "KUOLEVA"!! Self-released via their newly launched label, 16 CANDLES RECORDS!! Following last year's split live cassette with TAKURAMI, this marks their first standalone 7" EP in six years since their second EP on POGO77!! Pure, raw hardcore punk delivered with a wild, primitive, and hard-hitting intensity!! JUST RAW FREEDOM!! You'll be moved by the melancholic phrases that shine through the impulsive energy!! The final track, "Sympathy For Punk Rock Songs," is a stirring masterpiece—starting with a melodic intro reminiscent of Oi! and UK punk before racing into a full-throttle raw punk anthem!! Features 4 tracks in total!! A must-listen for fans of Japanese raw punk bands like LAST SURVIVORS, SKIZOPHRENIA, ESPERANZA, and RAW DISTRACTIONS!!
Hakata Raw Punk Survivors "KUOLEVA" – 3rd EP!
Anchored by their unwavering raw punk sound, they release the EP "JUST RAW FREEDOM," showcasing their continued evolution.
Arriving six years after their 2nd EP (released on POGO77 in 2020), this release marks the debut of the band's own label, 16 Candles Records.
It contains four tracks mixed by headache sounds (Yoshida of PANICSMILE), delivering a modern take on the raw and primitive sound.
To All Raw Attackers 2026!!!
Punk is always happening right now.
(From the press release)
