DAISYCUTTER, a fresh name out of Minneapolis, are joining us today with their new skate video for the song “Scaredy“, off of their debut EP, Hates You, released back on September 27.
Featuring current and former members of BROADSIDE, SUNSET, GILDED AGE, YOUNG TURKS, and TURN THE SCREW, the band isnโt trying to reinvent the wheelโtheyโre just doing what they do well. This video is a visual extension of their gritty track, blending raw skateboarding energy with post-hardcore grit.
Shot by Isaiah Simonson during Go Skate Day 2023, the video leans into the unpolished, no-frills vibe that skate culture has always embraced. Filmed across various Minneapolis spots, itโs about the act of reclaiming urban spaces and the sense of community that comes with it. Isaiahโs work balances the chaos of skating with the quieter moments of the city itself, giving the video a grounded, authentic feel.
โItโs a nod to the connection between punk and skatingโtwo worlds built on rebellion and tight-knit communities.โ – says the band.
Itโs a familiar pairing, but one with staying power. Both cultures have long thrived in DIY spaces, feeding off the energy of their surroundings and rejecting the mainstream.
The video also tips its hat to the underground skate videos of the late ’90s and early 2000s. Itโs not trying to be glossy or cinematic, and thatโs the point. The plan to release a longer 15-minute cut, Skates You, on VHS next spring doubles down on that ethosโless about the format itself, more about the statement it makes.
As for the music, Hates You is steeped in the kind of grungy emo and post-hardcore sound that fits the skateboarding aesthetic naturally. Itโs rough around the edges but purposeful, pulling from the bandโs collective history in punk and hardcore. The connection to skating feels genuine, not forced, which keeps the project so natural.
Daisycutter, a four-piece post-hardcore outfit hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, delivers a scathing yet melodic sound. forged in the crucible of 90โs angst and modern punk/hardcore energy, drawing inspiration from diverse influences like Sunny Day Real Estate, Jawbreaker, Lifetime and Kid Dynamite.
