Isle of Wight punk trio Grade 2 have released their powerful new single Better Today, offering another preview of their forthcoming album Talk About It, set for release on 3rd April.
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The emotionally charged track dives into the impact depression can have on relationships while reflecting on the fragile but hopeful path toward recovery. Balancing raw honesty with a sense of progress, the song contrasts moments of rock-bottom despair with a more optimistic present.
Guitarist Jack Chatfield explained the inspiration behind the single, describing it as a reflection on how mental health struggles can affect those closest to you. The lyrics draw a line between a recent period of personal darkness and a renewed determination to move forward.
Formed more than a decade ago by school friends Sid Ryan, Chatfield and drummer Jacob Hull, Grade 2 have steadily built a reputation for hard-hitting, melodic punk rock. Across the years, the band have evolved from teenage upstarts into seasoned road warriors, channeling their experiences on tour and at home into increasingly honest songwriting.
Their fourth album Talk About It captures that growth. The record reflects the realities of life on the road, the pressures of maintaining relationships while touring internationally, and the personal struggles that come with pursuing music full time. Across eleven tracks, the band turn those experiences into urgent, emotionally direct songs that combine grit with anthemic hooks.
To celebrate the album’s arrival, Grade 2 will embark on an extensive run of shows across the UK and Europe this spring and early summer, kicking off with dates in Ireland before moving through England and Scotland.
UK & Ireland Live Dates
MARCH
20th – Belfast, The Deers Head
21st – Dublin, Lost Lane
28th – Nottingham, The Bodega Social Club
29th – Leeds, The Key Club
30th – Manchester, The Deaf Institute
31st – Glasgow, The Garage Attic
APRIL
1st – Bristol, Exchange
3rd – London, O2 Academy Islington
4th – Isle Of Wight, Strings
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