The Hard Aches

{ The Hard Aches were an Australian melodic punk/alternative rock trio formed in 2012 in Adelaide, South Australia. The group consisted of lead singer and guitarist Ben David and drummer Alex Upton for most of their time together, with bassist Eb Tonkin joining for their final few years. Across their 12 years together, the band released three studio albums – Pheromones (2015), Mess (2018) and I Saw the Future (2023) – as well as three EPs. The Hard Aches were previously signed to their own independent Adelaide punk label, Anchorhead Records (founded by drummer Upton in 2013), and distributed by Warner Music Australia label ADA, but since 2019 were marketed and distributed solely by ADA. The group has toured in support of, and as headliners with other bands including Grinspoon, Luca Brasi, Tired Lion, The Front Bottoms, The Bennies, Teenage Joans, Moose Blood, Camp Cope, and Muncie Girls. The Hard Aches have been described as "how Courtney Barnett would be if she went rogue after a few too many beers, stopped being so damn loveable and started ranting about past lovers". Their musical style has variously been described as "emo-influenced indie rock", "heartfelt punk-influenced folk", and as "blistering emo, combining the earnestness of Aussie pub rock and biting, sombre lyricism". In October 2023, the band announced their imminent disbandment after a final tour in January 2024. {

Leftovers: Singles, B-Sides & Demos - 2024-01-08 00:00:00

I Saw The Future - 2023-05-05 00:00:00

Mess - 2018-04-13 00:00:00

I Freak Out - 2016-09-09 00:00:00

Pheromones - 2015-08-30 00:00:00

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