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Scowl Shines on Colbert with Electrifying Debut Performance

4/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Santa Cruz hardcore band Scowl electrified audiences with their television debut on April 9, delivering a powerful performance of "Tonight (I’m Afraid)" from their new album, *Are We All Angels*, on *The Late Show With Stephen Colbert*. Fans can catch them live as they embark on a European tour in May, followed by North American dates in July.

History

Historical Context

Scowl's television debut reflects the enduring legacy of hardcore punk, which emerged in the late 1970s as a reaction against mainstream music. Bands like Minor Threat and Black Flag emphasized DIY ethics and anti-establishment sentiments. This genre's evolution, marked by aggressive sound and cultural defiance, continues to resonate, as seen in Scowl's rise and upcoming European tour.

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Story summary

Santa Cruz hardcore band Scowl electrified audiences with their television debut on April 9, delivering a powerful performance of "Tonight (I’m Afraid)" from their new album, *Are We All Angels*, on *The Late Show With Stephen Colbert*. Fans can catch them live as they embark on a European tour in May, followed by North American dates in July.

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