How Much Art Debuts with High-Energy Single Merging Hardcore Roots and Synth-Pop Influences

Introducing How Much Art: PR A dynamic debut single fuses hardcore roots with synth-infused post-punk influences On July 23, 2025, the band How Much Art, a side project of Fiddlehead, released their inaugural track "PR," a energetic two-minute song that sets the tone for their upcoming EP, "Public Relations." Featuring vocalist Pat Flynn and drummer Shawn Costa from Fiddlehead, along with guitarist Shaun Galvin and bassist Maddi Nave from the New Jersey hardcore band Gel, the group delivers a track that combines the raw intensity of classic hardcore with melodic and atmospheric nuances. "PR" begins with a powerful burst, where Costa’s rapid drumming blends punk’s aggressive beats with post-punk’s more measured rhythms. Flynn's vocals switch between passionate shouts and catchy hooks, capturing the song's underlying frustration. Beneath him, Nave’s bass provides a pulsating groove reminiscent of goth club rhythms, while Galvin’s guitar weaves space for synthesizer melodies to swell and hum, creating a sound that feels both urgent and immersive. Rather than merely echoing 1980s nostalgia, How Much Art draws inspiration from that era without being confined by it. The synth textures ev...