THORNS LIKE US are a Chicago‑born three‑piece built on punk rock roots, DIY ethics, and a refusal to soften the edges. Their sound is an unapologetic collision of styles — punk energy, melodic overtones, alternative grit, and a heavy undercurrent that hits like a freight train rolling through a basement venue at 1AM.

Comprised of Brian, Ezra, and Bryan, the band operates with the kind of unity you only get from doing everything yourselves — writing, grinding, booking, bleeding, repeating. They’re the definition of Chicago hard‑core work ethic: no shortcuts, no gloss, no pretending.

Their music swings between melodic hooks and crushing heaviness, stitching together influences from classic punk, modern alt‑rock, and the heavier corners of the underground. It’s raw but intentional, chaotic but crafted — the kind of sound that makes you clench your jaw and nod like you’re agreeing with something dangerous.

Proud members of the TENTH HOUSE RECORDS roster, THORNS LIKE US carry the torch for bands who build their own world brick by brick. They’re loud, they’re relentless, and they’re not here to be polite. They’re here to leave marks.

THORNS LIKE US are the kind of band that make you brace your stance before you hit play. Heavy, melodic, unfiltered — they swing hard and are weaponized. Every track feels like a punch you’re weirdly grateful for. I banged my head a few times tonight.

— Rob | The INDIE Musician

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