Formed in 2019, Sydney’s SPEED is an injection of vital energy into the hardcore scenes of both Australia and the world at large with a clear-cut mission: to positively grow the hardcore scene by challenging cultural norms, embracing diversity, and promoting compassion across political and racial lines. The majority of SPEED’s members are of Southeast Asian descent; drawing strength from its members diverse cultural perspectives, SPEED makes it a point to stand up not only against racism and xenophobia, but also the toxic masculinity and gender prejudices that have crept their way into hardcore. Working closely with local streetwear brands and musical crews across genre, SPEED embodies the messages of inclusivity and cultural unity that are as foundational to hardcore as the music ever was.

Returning with the follow-up to their 2019 debut demo on Last Ride Records, SPEED presents two new tracks of grooving and grinding hardcore, set to be released on flexi vinyl through Last Ride Records in Australia and Flatspot Records everywhere else. Across the galloping two song explosion made up of “A Dumb Dog Gets Flogged” and “Devil U Know” the band tackles the dangers of idle speech, stressing the importance of practicing what one preaches, and empty excuses so often cited as justification for reprehensible behavior. These messages are deeply ingrained in the band’s pursuit of progress and rejection of complacency. In spite of their recent arrival onto the scene, SPEED has already shared the stage with a diverse list of bands, ranging from hardcore giants Terror to local hip-hop acts like Posseshot and Haz. As the world seems to grind to a halt and individuals become more isolated than ever before, SPEED rejects the alienation and chooses to march confidently into our new future with a message of unity, solidarity, and progress for all who fight for it.

Track Listing:
01. A Dumb Dog Gets Flogged
02. Devil U Know