Germany’s Angel Grove step up with Pencilcase, a 14-track burst of skate-punk energy out September 13. Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Vandehell Studios, the album captures the rush of a sweaty club show while giving every hook the clarity it deserves.
Pencilcase hits all the hallmarks of classic skate punk—fast, driving rhythms, razor-edged guitars, and choruses built for gang-style sing-alongs—but it also shows a band tightening their songwriting and sharpening their melodies. Tracks like the earlier single “To The Floor” and the opening “Heelflip” offer a taste of what’s inside: relentless speed, infectious riffs, and a chorus that stays lodged in your head long after the song ends.
What makes Angel Grove stand out is their ability to pair raw energy with a sense of purpose. The record never lets up, yet it’s packed with melodic hooks that give the chaos shape. For fans of bands like No Use for a Name or Lagwagon, Pencilcase is both a nod to tradition and a confident step forward for Germany’s skate-punk scene.
