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1 November 2026 – Future Nots Release Spite and Turn Everyday Frustration Into Six Tracks of Gloriously Unruly Punk Rock
By Editorial Team - November 1, 2026
Summary
St. Louis punk quartet Future Nots unleash debut EP Spite, channeling everyday anger into energetic, hook-laden underground punk rock.
Key Facts
- St. Louis punk supergroup Future Nots release debut six-track EP 'Spite'.
- Band features veterans Ian O'Leary (Squint), Danny Blaies (Brother Lee), Stephen Inman (Blight Future), and Emma Tiemann (Murder by Death).
- Headline live performances scheduled in St. Louis for November 7 and November 13.
- Entities: Future Nots, Ian O'Leary, Danny Blaies, Stephen Inman, Emma Tiemann, Squint, Murder by Death, St. Louis, PUP, FIDLAR
- Tags: future-nots, spite, punk, st-louis-punk, post-punk, indie-rock, debut-ep
St. Louis punk-rock quartet Future Nots have released their debut EP Spite, with fresh coverage appearing on November 1 following the recording's October 30 arrival. Formed in early 2025, the band brings together musicians with experience across several established underground projects. Ian O'Leary previously performed with Squint and Dragd, Danny Blaies is associated with Brother Lee, Stephen Inman comes from Blight Future, and Emma Tiemann has worked with Murder by Death.
Their combined experience produces a distinctive interpretation of melodic punk rock, balancing distorted guitars and aggressive percussion with surprisingly memorable hooks. The six-track EP explores pessimism, personal frustration and the uncomfortable recognition that negative emotions sometimes become an important part of one's identity. Rather than attempting to disguise those feelings beneath conventional motivational messages, the musicians examine how anger and dissatisfaction can become sources of creative energy.
Their arrangements draw comparisons with FIDLAR, The Hives, Culture Abuse and PUP, although the group also experiments with contrasting musical textures. Clean guitar passages frequently give way to heavier riffs, while individual compositions move through unexpected changes in intensity. Future Nots are preparing live appearances in St. Louis on November 7 and 13, providing opportunities to introduce the new material to local audiences.
Spite represents an appealing addition to the American independent punk scene, particularly for listeners who appreciate music that communicates frustration without becoming entirely miserable. The band's attitude suggests that being irritated by modern life is not necessarily a problem requiring immediate correction. Occasionally it is simply an excellent reason to start a punk band. Discover more raw guitar energy in our punk hub and follow daily updates in our news archive.