Chicago’s hardcore scene got a jolt today, with Hold My Own releasing their new single “No Respect Due” through DAZE. Clocking in at just over two minutes, the track hits hard with churning rhythms, down-tuned riffs, and a breakdown built for the pit’s toughest.
Vocalist Gregory Falchetto brings a gritty edge, matched by Sunami frontman Josef Alfonso’s raw-throated guest spot as they tear into lyrics dripping with disdain. Recorded at Bricktop Recording in Chicago by Andy Nelson—who also mixed and engineered it—the song got its final polish from Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, with extra hands from Jayway and Nico LaCorcia.
“Non stop mosh. Spin-kicks to da face. First song out with Mike Bulldoze in the band. 100% pure hard core with Josef Sunami on the mic at the end. Hc singalongs and head walks…” Hold My Own said about the track, nodding to new guitarist Mike Milewski joining Gregory Falchetto (vocals), Anchit Chhabra (guitar/vocals), Kashish Chhabra (bass), and Sergio Mendoza (drums).
Today’s release lands on “312 day,” a nod to Chicago’s area code, and ties into a sold-out hometown show tonight at Subterranean with Sector. It doubles as a benefit for their friend Ray, who’s fighting cancer—donations are live here. “We’ve put on for the city of Chicago since the start of this band and long before,” they said. “Today we celebrate by having this new song out.”
Hold My Own’s got more lined up: March 22 in Louisville with Gates to Hell and Internal Bleeding, April 4 in Tampa with Judge, plus festival slots at RBS (April 26, San Jose), Overcome (May 3, Winston-Salem), and Tied Down (June 1, Detroit). They’ll cap June 21 in Rutherford, NJ, alongside Incendiary, Never Ending Game, and Gridiron.
HOLD MY OWN Tour Dates:
March 12th – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean w/ Sector
March 22nd – Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall w/ Gates to Hell & Internal Bleeding
April 4th – Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug w/ JUDGE
April 26th – San Jose, CA @ RBS Fest
May 3rd – Winston-Salem, NC @ Overcome Fest
June 1st – Detroit, MI @ Tied Down Fest
June 21st – Rutherford, NJ @ The Williams Center w/ Incendiary, Never Ending Game, & Gridiron
