Hardcore has always thrived on raw energy, sweat-soaked stages, and an unshakable sense of community. But in 2025, one band stands taller than the rest: Turnstile.
The Baltimore-based quintet has transformed from underground favorites to global flag-bearers of the genre—without losing the chaos, heart, and grit that made them a force in the first place.
A New Era: Never Enough
On June 6, 2025, Turnstile dropped their fourth studio album, Never Enough. The record hit hard from the first note, blending hardcore urgency with dream-pop textures, psychedelic grooves, and straight-up anthems that refuse to be boxed in.
It’s not just another record—it’s their boldest statement yet. Produced alongside Will Yip and A.G. Cook, Never Enough has already charted higher than any of their past work, proving that hardcore doesn’t just belong in basements and DIY venues—it belongs everywhere.
Taking It to the World
With Never Enough in hand, Turnstile have launched their most ambitious run to date: The Never Enough Tour.
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North America: From September to October, they’ll storm through arenas and festivals, backed by an eclectic lineup of support acts like Speed, Jane Remover, Mannequin Pussy, and Blood Orange.
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Europe & UK: In October and November, they’ll bring their explosive live energy across the Atlantic, joined by The Garden and High Vis, hitting legendary venues from London’s Alexandra Palace to Berlin and Paris.
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Festivals: Expect Turnstile to dominate stages at Aftershock, Ottawa Bluesfest, III Points, and more.
Beyond the Stage
Turnstile’s rise isn’t just about the music. Their live shows have become legendary—9,000 fans packed a Brooklyn show under the summer sun, moshing and stage-diving with a fervor rarely seen in modern rock. Surprise guests like Hayley Williams only added to the spectacle.
Meanwhile, bassist Franz Lyons has emerged as both a musical powerhouse and a cultural icon, bridging punk ethos with fashion, sneakers, and street culture. The band has become not just leaders of hardcore—but ambassadors pushing its boundaries into the wider world.
Hardcore’s Crown Belongs to Them
Hardcore has never been about playing it safe. It’s about urgency, defiance, and community. With Never Enough, Turnstile have proven they can honor those roots while rewriting what hardcore looks and sounds like in 2025.
They’re not just carrying the torch—they’re lighting new fires everywhere they go.
And right now, it’s undeniable: Turnstile are the new reigning kings of hardcore.
