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Thirdface: Nashville Punks Ignite Action
6 Oct
Summary
- Thirdface's debut album focuses on collective action, not individual performers.
- The album tackles racism and misogyny with cultural references.
- Vocalist Kathryn Edwards co-founded an all-ages venue supporting activism.
Nashville-based hardcore punk band Thirdface has released their debut album, "Do It With a Smile," re-centering the genre on collective action. The album delivers an intense, rapid-fire call to arms, encouraging listeners to take action. The band, featuring vocalist Kathryn Edwards, bassist Maddy Madeira, guitarist David Reichley, and drummer Shibby Poole, prioritizes melodic clarity with shape-shifting guitar passages.
Thirdface's music tackles issues such as covert racism and clout-chasing men within its 22-minute runtime. They skillfully weave in cultural references from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to "Fist of the North Star." Songs like "Ally" critique superficial support for racial justice, while "Chosen" calls out institutionalized misogyny.
Vocalist Kathryn Edwards actively lives these ethical beliefs. She co-founded Drkmttr, an all-ages music venue in East Nashville that has become a community hub. This venue supports grassroots activism, mutual aid, and voter education, earning praise from artists like Soccer Mommy and Hayley Williams. Edwards' lyrics reflect a deep understanding derived from her direct involvement in activism.
