Lion City Hardcore is a kinetic musical force hailing from Singapore, affectionately known as the Lion City, which infuses the unrelenting energy of hardcore punk with distinct elements reflective of its Southeast Asian roots. This potent genre is characterized by its aggressive guitar riffs, breakneck drumming, and visceral vocal delivery, often exploring themes of personal strife, socio-political commentary, and communal bonds. Bands in this movement, like Caracal and The Caulfield Cult, bring their own unique blend of raw emotion and tight musicianship that captures the spirit of resistance and resilience. With mosh pits teeming with fervor and a tightly knit scene, Lion City Hardcore is both an outlet for expression and a bastion of punk culture, resonant within the dense urban landscape from which it was born.

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Caracal

Single - Released June 27, 2024