Destroy Boys - Make Room

Founded in Oakland in 2015, Destroy Boys have quickly become one of the most vital voices in the modern punk landscape. Their sophomore effort, Make Room, is a high-octane leap forward that showcases the band's evolution from basement recordings to a polished, formidable sound. The record is built on the interplay between Vi Mayugba’s raw, driving guitar work and Alexia Roditis’s versatile vocals, which shift effortlessly from haunting and ethereal to sharp and satirical. It’s an album that captures the messy, introspective reality of growing up, feeling like a spiritual successor to the bold energy of Tragic Kingdom-era No Doubt and the cool defiance of Blondie.

Make Room is as much a soundtrack for social revolution as it is for a day at the skatepark. Whether they are tackling the patriarchy or navigating the pitfalls of young love, Destroy Boys deliver every line with an infectious sincerity. Fresh off high-profile tours with the likes of Mannequin Pussy, Face to Face, and Lagwagon, the band has solidified their place as a must-see live act, and this record captures that onstage lightning in a bottle. For anyone looking for melodic punk that is as smart as it is loud, Make Room is an essential spin that demands to be played at maximum volume.