There are splits that feel like quick scene updates, and then there are splits that feel like events. Bombs Away! lands firmly in the second category, pairing legendary California punk survivors Tsunami Bomb with rising Santa Cruz punks Hammerbombs for a release that celebrates past, present, and the kind of future that feels loud, sweaty, and full of sing-alongs.
Tsunami Bomb sound energized, sharp, and fully locked in. Their tracks carry that unmistakable melodic punch they built their name on, mixing urgency with a strong emotional pull. The vocals soar when they need to and bite when it matters, while the rhythm section drives everything forward with that steady sense of controlled chaos the band has always mastered. You can feel the band embracing who they are, seasoned but never tired, pushing their sound without losing their identity.
Hammerbombs meet them head-on rather than standing in their shadow. Their contributions burst with DIY spirit and a raw immediacy that feels alive and unfiltered. Hooky but tough, melodic but grounded, their songs bring grit and heart in equal doses, the kind of tracks that feel built for floorshows, dive bars, and choruses shouted with friends inches from the stage. They do not simply complement Tsunami Bomb, they match the energy and add their own flavor to it.
What makes Bombs Away! special is how natural the pairing feels. It bridges generations of punk without turning nostalgic or self-serious. Instead, it sounds like a conversation between two bands who love what punk rock is capable of: catharsis, connection, melody with teeth, and songs that hit both the chest and the throat at the same time.
Bombs Away! is loud, heartfelt, and incredibly alive. A split that feels like a celebration, but also like a promise that this scene still has a lot to say
