Emo isn’t dead – it just hits snooze a few too many times. When it finally rolls out of bed, it sounds like fight me irl., channeling vulnerability and sarcasm into slice-of-life anthems that mix raw aggression with unfiltered honesty.
fight me irl. started with Andreas (ex-Hoi-Poi), Rasmus, and Leo (Forever Unclean). Jakob (ex-Regarding Ambiguity) joined soon after and locked in the lineup. Halfway through recording, the band changed drummers, and Ceyhun (Taunt, Regarding Ambiguity) came on board to finish the record.
At that time, the band made their live mark by playing Nasty Cut Fest ‘24 and opening for Atlanta emo heavyweight Michael Cera Palin. Both moments cemented fight me irl.’s reputation as one of the most exciting new voices to emerge from Denmark’s DIY scene.
fight me irl.’s debut album is a scrappy, heartfelt burst of emo-tinged indie punk that blends fuzzy bubblegrunge hooks with the urgency of Jeff Rosenstock and the raw energy of PUP. Across songs about quarter-life stagnation, fading friendships, and the search for a place to belong, the band balances sarcasm and sincerity in equal measure. Whether they’re biking through endless rain, hiding from the world on a rooftop, or dreaming of an escape to “Cold Hawaii”, the record captures the restless wit and exhaustion of being young, uncertain, and alive.
Ahead of the album, the band released three singles that captured different sides of their sound.
“North Bridge” – complaining about biking in the rain, but also about the joys and horrors of long-distance relationships.
“25” – a two-minute punk anthem about realizing life is on autopilot, blending everyday frustration with infectious hooks.
“Cold Hawaii” – named after the Danish Surf retreat, but used as a metaphor for finally finding a place to belong.
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