Oslo-based band, THE APE, fuses post hardcore and post punk in a way that their sound can be comfortably placed within the boundaries of heavy rock. grownboyhood. is the first single from their forthcoming debut album on Loyal Blood Records.
The fresh track explores the clash between immature masculinity and the women who challenge it. It’s a candid, and unfiltered look at the fumbling, often clueless side of growing up, framed through the lens of genuine care and emotional vulnerability.
Drawing on personal experiences, the lyrics reflect encounters with women who recognize potential even when it’s masked by pride, ironic detachment, or a quiet martyrdom. grownboyhood. dares men to drop the façade of toughness and embrace openness instead of quietly falling apart.
Sonically, the song hits with relentless noise rock energy and a hardcore edge that never lets up, making it a striking introduction to the band’s sound.
ZR