Knuckle Puck is an American rock band that originated in the Chicago suburbs, specializing in pop-punk and emo music.
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Knuckle Puck is signed to Pure Noise Records. They released lead singles and albums through this label, including covers for their compilation albums.
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Knuckle Puck was formed in 2010 in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Initially, the band began by performing cover songs before starting to write original material in April 2011 with the addition of rhythm guitarist Nick Casasanto. The band’s current lineup includes Joe Taylor (lead vocals), Kevin Maida (lead guitar), John Siorek (drums, percussion), Nick Casasanto (rhythm guitar, co-lead vocals), and Ryan Rumchaks (bass guitar, backing vocals), who joined in spring 2014. Their early releases included self-titled EPs in 2011 (‘Knuckle Puck’, ‘Acoustics’) and ‘Don’t Come Home’ in 2012, followed by ‘The Weight That You Buried’ in 2013.
A turning point for the band came in 2014 with the release of a split EP with UK band Neck Deep, featuring two songs from each group. This led to a co-headlining tour and increased exposure. The same year, their EP ‘While I Stay Secluded’ peaked at number 5 on the Heatseekers Albums chart in the U.S. In December 2014, Knuckle Puck signed with Rise Records, through which they released their debut album, ‘Copacetic’, in 2015. This album was followed by ‘Shapeshifter’ in 2017 and ’20/20′ in 2020. Their musical style blends pop-punk with emo influences, a sound that has drawn comparisons to bands like The Wonder Years and The Story So Far.
In 2022, Knuckle Puck signed with Pure Noise Records and released the single “Groundhog Day,” which preceded their fourth studio album, ‘Losing What We Love’, released in 2023. The band has consistently toured, including appearances at Warped Tour and co-headlining runs with bands like Real Friends. They have also played significant shows, such as their opening slot for Neck Deep at Alexandra Palace in 2024, their largest indoor performance to date. In 2024, they announced a 10-year anniversary show for “Copacetic,” where they will play the album in its entirety.
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