Toronto punk band Doghouse Rose have released their new album, Born To Break Even, through Stomp Records, marking the group's third full-length release for the label. Alongside the album, the standout single "It Gets Worse" shines as one of the band's strongest examples yet of blending punchy punk rock energy with unforgettable pop melodies.

While the album's title track leaned into Doghouse Rose's skate-punk roots, "It Gets Worse" shifts the spotlight toward the band's gift for songwriting. Built around soaring harmonies, razor-sharp hooks, and infectious power-pop melodies, the song proves that Doghouse Rose are just as effective crafting memorable choruses as they are delivering high-energy punk rock.

Founded by longtime friends Sarah Beth and Jefferson Sheppard and completed by Gregory Laraigne, Jordan Zagerman, and Garrick Zagerman, Doghouse Rose have spent more than a decade building their reputation through relentless touring and a fiercely independent spirit. From festival stages and packed clubs to community halls and unconventional venues, the Toronto five-piece has earned a loyal following through hard work and an unwavering commitment to the DIY community.

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Scott Komer, Born To Break Even represents the band's most emotionally open release to date. Across the record, Doghouse Rose explore themes of grief, depression, frustration, resilience, and personal growth without losing the optimism and sense of fun that have always defined their music.

Rather than dramatically reinventing their sound, the band focus on refining it. The result is a record filled with bigger harmonies, stronger hooks, and sharper songwriting while remaining unmistakably Doghouse Rose. Songs balance emotional honesty with uplifting melodies, creating an album that acknowledges life's challenges without becoming weighed down by them.

That confidence comes from years spent growing together as both musicians and friends. The chemistry between the five members is evident throughout Born To Break Even, giving every song a natural sense of energy and authenticity.

With Born To Break Even, Doghouse Rose demonstrate that growth doesn't always require abandoning your identity. By pairing heartfelt songwriting with infectious melodic punk and power-pop instincts, the Toronto band have delivered one of the strongest releases of their career, anchored by the irresistible hooks and emotional depth of "It Gets Worse."