eX-Tradition Apocalyptic Silver LP
Philadelphian post-punkers EX-TRADITION released their first full-length in the fall of 2025. The group once known as the IRE has been refining their sound over the past few years and has finally found their stride. The eight songs on Apocalyptic Silver blend anarcho-punk and post-punk to create a sound that is reminiscent of early JOY DIVISION, but with more grit. Rhythmic bass and guitar lines frequently loop in danceable grooves. Occasionally, the band allows a more post-hardcore sound to influence their songs (such as in “Circle of Being”) while still maintaining a melancholic demeanor.