NY-based brass-punk outfit Millington are back with Better Safe and Sorry, a six-song EP that blends high-energy ska-punk with emo-pop heart. Out now via Wally Opus Records, the release pushes their “brass emo” sound into sharper, catchier territory—riffing on early 2000s pop-punk while carving out a space entirely their own.
From the opening blast of “Summer Disease” to the infectious hooks of “FML,” the EP is packed with tight arrangements, huge choruses, and punchy horn lines that give the songs a distinct emotional lift. It’s nostalgic without being throwback—modern, melodic, and totally dialed in.
The band’s DIY ethos still runs deep, but the production here is confident and clean. Whether it’s the layered gang vocals on the title track or the standout brass moments that punctuate each song, Better Safe and Sorry feels like a band leveling up while still playing from the heart.
For fans of Less Than Jake, early Motion City Soundtrack, or anyone who ever screamed along to ska-punk with headphones on, Millington delivers a blast of summer emotion and energy you’ll want on repeat.
