Smirk Announces New Album Speculative Fiction, Releases Lead Single "Dog Years"
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Abby Jones
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Summary
Nick Vicario's punk project Smirk has announced a new album titled Speculative Fiction, set for release in July. The lead single "Dog Years" is out now, showcasing a shift toward fuzzy power-pop while retaining hardcore-informed grit. Vicario remains the sole songwriter, with the live band featuring members of Hotline TNT, Poison Ruin, and Pardoner.
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