WATCH: American Thrills Shares Video for “Discount Casket”
WATCH: American Thrills Shares Video for “Discount Casket”
Get an up-close look at this band’s vibe.
Words by: Ysabela De Ocampo
East coast punk rock outfit American Thrills, shares their latest video for “Discount Casket.” The band recently released their EP Old Things, which includes previously released tracks “Wandering” and “Stranger.” The music video sheds light on who this band is, and how they roll, as they bring us along for a little local performance.
“Discount Basket” comes as a catchy offering off the Old Things EP. The band focuses on a captivating lyrical hook that’ll will surely be stuck in your head. It’s an ode to 2000’s style guitar melodies, tinged with a radio punk-pop aspect. American Thrills’ vocalist throws in his signature gritty vocals that set this band apart from other punk rock groups. The band speaks about “Discount Casket”: “Coming into adulthood can be full of confusion and unreasonable expectations. ‘Discount Casket’ is about losing a friend to suicide in this period of life. On one hand you can relate to their pain and confusion, but on the other, you wish they didn’t see their troubles as insurmountable obstacles.”
The video is a light hearted and playful performance from the band at a local establishment. They share a piece of their roots by filming in East Hampshire’s Beertracks Brewery. Toasting to this band’s dedication and work ethic, the video features clips of everyone setting up their gear and working together to bring this video to life. The band shows off the bond and camaraderie between members. American Thrills doesn’t slack on the quality of their gear either, musicians will be able to pick apart each piece of equipment the band uses to create their sound. You’ll get an up-close look at who American Thrills is as they jam out together in this colorful video.
The band recently shares their EP Old Things. They tackle topics about, “loss and the complicated feelings that come along with it. It’s an up-beat pop punk record that any late 20-30 something can relate to.” And like “Discount Casket,” the EP is full of sing-along moments and head banging riffs, “We like to play loud and want you guys in the front row, with fists in the air, screaming along with us.” The songs off Old Things trickled in before the big release, garnering the attention of New Noise Magazine, All Punked Up and more.
American Thrills is a punk rock band hailing from Milford, Connecticut. Members of The Tired and True [Eulogy Records] and Shut up and Deal came together during the pandemic to write their debut self-titled EP. Nick Bellmore [Make Do And Mend, Hatebreed] engineered the endeavor, and John Naclerio [Brand New, My Chemical Romance] mixed and mastered it to completion. The band finds strength in their upbeat punk filled hooks. Additionally they set themselves apart with the effort to add a sprinkle of Midwest emo to their sound. Garnering the attention of New School Records [No Trigger, Twenty2] the band has been able to share two EP’s now with zero signs of slowing down.
