Band: Last Laugh
From: Long Island, New York
Their formation story:
(Charlie, guitar): "I was sick with lymphoma and going through treatments. I started to record some riffs, and eventually started jamming the songs with our original drummer Dylan Kelly (DK), soon enough we recruited Jason (Jay Six) and Matt, we all agreed on a name, and got our first show off of a practice video we posted on Instagram (shoutout Michael Smith @ Nothing Stronger Bookings)."
Their sound in their own words:
"Our sound is definitely hardcore with some crossover. Charlie is heavily influenced by 25 ta Life, Cro-Mags, Everybody Gets Hurt, Terror Ave. Matt's influenced by Bad Brains, Circle Jerks, Black Flag.
(Jason, vocals): "I personally was lyrically influenced by Crown of Thornz, Biohazard, Death Threat, Killing Time, Madball, and Merauder. We’re all over the place (laughs)."
Latest release info:
(Jason, vocals): "We put together a new 5-track EP at the top of the year titled Bite the Apple. All of the songs are basically about life in today's society. This band basically stands for survival. We are hyped to get it out into the world."
Future plans:
"We just went on our first real tour with our friends in Private Mind. We recently dropped the Bite the Apple EP, and we're writing some new tracks. The goal is to just keep pushing forward."
What other bands from their region should we check out?
"Check out Heads Will Roll, Private Mind, Stand Still, HEAVYHEX, Liberate, Ten Years Out, Comeuppance, High Reach, and Opposition (BHC)."
Bite the Apple is available on CD via 51st State Records.
Last Laugh on social media: Instagram
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