Columbus, Ohio’s HummusVacuum have dropped “Salt & Vinegar”—a sharp, hook-heavy emo-punk single out now via Take This To Heart Records. Known for their tongue-in-cheek delivery and raw sincerity, the band walks a tightrope between humor and heartbreak, and this track leans into both.
Clocking in just over three minutes, “Salt & Vinegar” layers punchy riffs, driving drums, and vocals that bounce between sardonic and dead-serious. It’s the kind of song that feels just as at home in a sweaty basement show as it does on a curated playlist—no surprise it landed on Apple Music’s “New in Punk” right out the gate.
True to form, HummusVacuum continue to tap into early 2000s emo with a modern, Midwestern edge. “Salt & Vinegar” doesn’t just pay homage—it bites back, carrying the kind of energy that turns local buzz into something bigger.
Released by Take This To Heart Records, a label behind key names in emo and punk’s current wave, the single sets the tone for a band that’s not afraid to have fun while still cutting deep. Whether you’re crying into a snack bag or yelling along at a live gig, HummusVacuum’s latest is the salty slap you didn’t know you needed.
