Turnstile are an American hardcore punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2010. Emerging from the city's vibrant DIY hardcore scene, the band have become one of the most important and influential names in contemporary heavy music by combining hardcore with elements of alternative rock, funk, dream pop, shoegaze, and groove-driven experimentation. Their fearless approach has helped introduce hardcore to an entirely new generation of listeners while remaining rooted in the energy and community of the underground.
Led by vocalist Brendan Yates alongside guitarist Pat McCrory, bassist Franz Lyons, drummer Daniel Fang, and guitarist Meg Mills, Turnstile have earned widespread acclaim for their electrifying live performances and ever-evolving sound. Their willingness to push beyond genre boundaries has made them one of the defining rock bands of the modern era.
Turnstile's music blends hardcore punk, alternative rock, melodic hardcore, funk, and experimental influences into an unmistakable sound built around huge hooks, infectious grooves, and explosive energy. While their early material was rooted firmly in hardcore, each subsequent release has broadened their musical palette without losing the urgency and positivity that define the band.
The band's adventurous songwriting and inclusive ethos have earned them critical recognition, festival headline slots, and a growing audience well beyond the traditional hardcore scene.
Pressure to Succeed (2011) – debut EP introducing Turnstile's energetic blend of old-school hardcore, groove-laden riffs, and infectious positivity that quickly established them as one of the most exciting new bands in the American hardcore scene.
Step 2 Rhythm (2013) – a fan-favourite second EP expanding the band's sound with even stronger hooks, greater melodic ambition, and the unmistakable groove that would become their trademark.
Nonstop Feeling (2015) – debut studio album delivering a fresh take on hardcore through memorable songwriting, huge choruses, and dynamic musicianship.
Time & Space (2018) – breakthrough second studio album embracing funk, alternative rock, and experimental influences while remaining firmly grounded in hardcore intensity.
GLOW ON (2021) – landmark third studio album that brought Turnstile worldwide recognition through its vibrant songwriting, genre-defying creativity, and Grammy-nominated success.
NEVER ENOUGH (2025) – fourth studio album continuing the band's fearless evolution with expansive songwriting, ambitious production, and their broadest sonic palette to date.
Turnstile have redefined what a modern hardcore band can achieve, breaking down barriers between underground and mainstream audiences without abandoning the community spirit that shaped them. Their influence continues to be felt across hardcore, punk, alternative rock, and modern metal.
Fans of Angel Du$t, Drug Church, and Militarie Gun will likely appreciate Turnstile's infectious grooves, boundary-pushing songwriting, and uplifting take on modern hardcore.
All Turnstile releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on CD and vinyl editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
We also stock official Turnstile clothing, allowing fans to represent one of hardcore's most innovative modern bands through authentic merchandise.
Turnstile are one of the most influential bands in modern Hardcore, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our HARDCORE CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Punk.
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