Brat Curse

**Brat Curse** is a scrappy indie-punk trio hailing from Columbus, Ohio, known for their raw, riff-heavy sound and tongue-in-cheek lyricism. Formed in the late 2010s, the band—fronted by Chris Sutton (guitar/vocals) and Evan Schaeffer (bass/vocals), with drummers shifting over the years—mixes garage-rock swagger with hooks that stick like glue. Their self-titled 2020 debut, *Brat Curse*, and follow-ups like *Echo Complex* (2023) channel a DIY ethos, blending slacker humor with themes of burnout and modern chaos. Live shows are their calling card: sweat-drenched, chaotic, and infectiously fun. Releases like *Sweat Pants Lawyer* and *Blink and It’s Gone* showcase their knack for turning existential dread into shout-along anthems, cementing their status as underground favorites.