UK Punks Grade 2 Announce New Album ‘Talk About It’ Out April 3 Via Hellcat Records

British punks Grade 2 wrestle with a whirlwind coming-of-age on their rollercoaster fourth album Talk About It, set for release on April 3^rd via Hellcat Records. Frontman Sid Ryan, guitarist Jack Chatfield, and drummer Jacob Hull bring over a decade of experience to the table, crafting an album that’s both a reflection of their personal struggles and a rallying cry for a generation. An unflinching exploration of love, loss, and the emotional toll of growing up in a band, Grade 2 promise to deliver the grit, hooks, and hard-earned clarity that has made them one of the UK’s most exciting young punk acts.

Today, the trio shares the defiant lead single “Standing In The Downpour,” a steadfast statement asserting that even if the clouds burst, they’ll be happy to dance in the rain.

The band explains:
“’Standing In The Downpour’ is a story through reminiscence, written in a conversational manner as if between old friends. From a British seaside town upbringing, rowdy nights and reckless decision making, to finding your feet in early adulthood.”

Grade 2026 Tour Dates

March 20 – Belfast, IRE – The Deer’s Head
March 21 – Dublin, IRE – Lost Land
March 28 – Nottingham, UK – Bodega Social
March 29 – Leeds, UK – The Key Club
March 30 – Manchester, UK – The Deaf Institute
March 31 – Glasgow, UK – The Garage
April 1 – Bristol, UK – Exchange
April 3 – London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
April 4 – Newport, Isle of Wight – Strings Bar & Venue
April 25 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Zakk
April 30 – Jena, Germany – F-Haus
June 18 – Dessel, Belgium – Plein Air
June 20 – Zurich, CH – Stadion Letzigrund