Long Island hardcore band Stand Still make a striking debut with Steps Ascending, a ~30-minute record that blends emotional, catchy melodies with relentless energy. Released in 2024, the album draws from hardcore, thrash, and pop-punk influences, establishing Stand Still as a compelling new voice in the genre.

Steps Ascending is praised for its dynamic range — delivering high-intensity crossover hardcore while never feeling exhausting, closing out with standout tracks that balance aggression with heartfelt sing-along moments. A notable cover of a Descendents track has also won over fans, making this debut a must-have for collectors with a taste for emotionally charged, hard-hitting rock.

• Format: Vinyl
• Release Date: 07/12/2024
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TRACKS

1. Avoiding the Intersection
2. In the Dying Light of a Setting Sun
3. Steps Ascending
4. In My Blood
5. Dust
6. We Know the Score
7. Mysticism
8. Gridlock Apocalypse
9. Tower of Gold
10. Fourth Wall