Absurdist

**Absurdist** is a lo-fi indie punk act hailing from San Diego, known for blending raw, scrappy energy with self-aware humor and DIY ethos. Emerging around 2017, the project (primarily helmed by multi-instrumentalist Rory Lake) gained traction in the underground scene for its chaotic live shows and recordings that sound like they were made in a cluttered garage (because they probably were). With releases like *Illusory* and split tapes like *Absurdist/AMDBL*, their sound mashes jangly guitars, shouted vocals, and a penchant for absurdist song titles (*"There’s a Scenester in My Tofuburger"* being a prime example). Absurdist’s work often critiques subculture pretensions while wholeheartedly embracing punk’s unpolished spirit, collaborating with labels like Zegema Beach Records and touring alongside acts like Nuvolascura. Equal parts sarcastic and sincere, they’re a love letter to anyone who’s ever laughed at a mosh pit.

Genres

Grindcore

Latest Release

Absurdist / AMDBL Split

A MILLION DEAD BIRDS LAUGHING•

Absurdist

Album - 8 Tracks - Released October 9, 2020