TGEFM is thrilled to premiere the new split from two of Massachusetts’s post-hardcore bands, Fracture Type and Awnthay, a day ahead of its wide release. This collab finds both bands stepping outside their comfort zones, the result is a cohesive yet exploratory record that bridges their distinct sounds through mutual respect and shared vision.
Fracture Type delivers cathartic, emotionally charged post-hardcore rooted in mindfulness and human connection, while Awnthay brings their signature blend of Midwest emo, post-punk, and shoegaze to the table. Together, they offer a dynamic, genre-blurring release that feels less like a split and more like a conversation. Stream the full album below before it hits all platforms tomorrow.
Bad Dad (occasionally called Ed) has been on the periphery of the punk and punk-adjacent scene for over twenty years. While many contributors to this site have musical experience and talent, Ed’s musical claim to fame comes from his time in arguably the most punk rock Blockbuster Video district in NJ where he worked alongside members of Blanks 77, Best Hit TV and Brian Fallon. He is more than just an awful father to his 2 daughters, he is also a dreadful husband, a subpar writer, a terrible dresser and has a severe deficiency in all things talent… but hey, at least he’s self-aware, amirite?
Check out the pathetic attempts at photography on his insta at https://www.instagram.com/bad_dad_photography/