Toronto punk trio Among Legends have released their sophomore album, Lose My Grip, a fast-paced, emotionally charged collection that showcases a band growing sharper, heavier, and more confident without sacrificing the melodic songwriting that first put them on the map.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Matt Gauthier, Lose My Grip pushes further into melodic punk and punk rock while embracing a more aggressive edge. Across 12 tracks, the band balances driving guitars, urgent rhythms, and memorable choruses with lyrics that confront uncertainty, fractured relationships, and the challenge of finding stability in an increasingly unpredictable world.
That evolution is evident throughout the record. Songs like "H/A/C/K" hit with relentless energy and frustration, while "Floating Here For Years" reveals a more reflective side of the band. Meanwhile, "Go On" stands as one of the album's emotional centerpieces, capturing the complicated push and pull between wanting connection and instinctively pulling away from it.
Formed in 2016, Among Legends built their reputation through years of DIY touring, festival appearances, basement shows, and relentless road work across Canada and the United States. Their 2022 debut album, Take Good Care, introduced the band's melodic approach to a wider audience, but Lose My Grip feels like the sound of a group fully stepping into its own identity.
Following lineup changes, vocalist and bassist Mitchell Buchanan and drummer Sara Fellin rebuilt the band around a tighter creative vision, with Tyler Boles contributing guitar work throughout the album. That renewed focus can be heard in every track, giving the record a confidence and consistency that reflects years of growth both onstage and behind the scenes.
Rather than chasing modern pop-punk trends, Lose My Grip embraces the timeless strengths of melodic punk: memorable hooks, emotional honesty, and songs built to be shouted back in packed clubs. Every riff, chorus, and lyric feels earned through experience.
With Lose My Grip, Among Legends have delivered their strongest and most complete work to date. It's an album rooted in perseverance, fueled by years of hard-earned experience, and packed with the kind of sharp songwriting and infectious energy that keeps melodic punk thriving long after the final chorus fades.
