For the past two decades, Comeback Kid has stood as a cornerstone in shaping and pioneering the Canadian and international modern punk and hardcore sound. Today the band releases ‘Trouble,’ their new EP out on Sharp Tone Records. Produced and recorded by the band and John Paul Peters at Private Ear Recording in their hometown of Winnipeg during 2023, the new EP is a testament to Comeback Kid’s unwavering commitment to pushing forward on their own terms.
The band set out to create an almost palette cleanser from past material, leaning more upbeat, but still carrying the hard-hitting aggression they’re known for. With mixing and mastering from Will Putney, you can hear the layers and depth of sound the band carved out in every track on the release. The four songs are a sonic blast, as bright melodies cross waves with thrashy riffs and riled-up vocals.
“We wanted to be a little more melodic, fun, and bright with this,” says vocalist Andrew Neufeld, emphasizing the band’s evolution. Continuing on the band’s legacy, he states, “This band is everything to me. It’s allowed me to travel the world. It’s shaped most of my friendships. To be on stage and see the responses we get is the driving force of our lives.”
Alongside the latest single drop, Comeback Kid are thrilled to announce an extensive Canadian tour in support of their forthcoming EP. The 17-date cross-Canada tour will kick off in Halifax at the Seahorse Tavern on March 20th and will wrap up on April 11th at The Pearl in Vancouver. Tickets for the tour will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7th at 10 am local time. Joining Comeback Kid as direct support is Bay Area hardcore punk rippers Spy.
March 20th – Seahorse Tavern – Halifax, Nova Scotia *no Spy
March 21st – Xeroz Arcade – Moncton, New Brunswick*no Spy
March 22nd – La Source de la Martiniere – Quebec City, Quebec
March 23rd – Theatre Fairmont – Montreal, Quebec
March 24th – 27 Club – Ottawa, Ontario
March 25th – Broom Factory – Kingston, Ontario
March 27th – Run Runners – London, Ontario
March 28th – Velvet Underground – Toronto, Ontario
March 29th – Corktown Tavern – Hamilton, Ontario
April 3rd – Park Theatre – Winnipeg, Manitoba
April 4th – The Exchange – Regina, Saskatchewan
April 5th – Black Cat Tavern – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
April 6th – The Buckingham – Edmonton, Alberta
April 7th – Modern Love – Calgary, Alberta
April 9th – Jackknife Brewing – Kelowna, British Columbia
April 10th – Capital Ballroom – Victoria, British Columbia
April 11th – The Pearl – Vancouver, British Columbia