Proleterror - S/T

In the resilient spirit of street punk's storied lineage, Proleterror arrives from Spokane, Washington, as an unequivocal declaration of resistance. This ensemble, whose very name evokes the terror inflicted upon the working class, distills the genre's foundational urgency into a self-titled EP released in 2025.

Available through Bandcamp and major streaming services, the four-track offering spans a taut 13 minutes, yet its impact lingers like the echo of a protest chant. Their Bandcamp bio encapsulates their ethos succinctly: "blending raw, gritty punk energy with a powerful message of resistance and unity," a sentiment that permeates every riff and refrain.

The EP commences with "Hearts and Minds," a 2:57 opener that establishes the record's thematic backbone. 

From there, "V.C.C." (3:38) escalates the tempo into a relentless assault, channeling the unyielding drive of The Exploited while sharpening its blade on contemporary desolations.

The collection pivots inward with "Not Me!" (3:21), a track that confronts the specter of personal complicity amid broader injustice.

The finale, "March of the Proletariat" (3:21), then surges outward in triumphant resolve. Evoking labor anthems of yore with stomping percussion and layered harmonies, it crescendos into a euphoric paean to solidarity, leaving the audience not exhausted, but emboldened.

At its core, Proleterror exemplifies street punk's enduring utility as a conduit for dissent. The band's cohesion—forged in Spokane's insular punk ecosystem—manifests in performances that feel both intimate and incendiary.

In an landscape where punk risks commodification, Proleterror reaffirms the form's radical essence. This EP is essential for those invested in the genre's activist heritage and an inviting primer for the uninitiated, demonstrating how dissonance can harmonize with hope.

For those seeking a tangible artifact of this defiant sound, the release manifests as a 10-inch splattered vinyl edition, pressed through the collaborative efforts of the band's allies at Bovver Pressed label. Orders for this variant may be placed directly via the Bovver Pressed Instagram account, ensuring direct support for the independent network sustaining such vital underground endeavors.