Southpaw FLHC have been one of hardcore’s most quietly relentless acts since 2020, and this fall they are done being quiet about it. The Jacksonville outfit hits Albany on Friday, September 4 with a Spinefarm Records debut in hand and a tour built to prove the point. Empire Underground is the room. It is going to be loud.
Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 2020, Southpaw FLHC built their name through relentless output — a self-titled EP, seven singles with accompanying music videos, and a reputation on the hardcore circuit that blends elements of punk, metal, and hip-hop into something that bridges old and new generations of the genre. Their 2025 headline run cemented their standing before they landed a deal with Spinefarm Records for their debut full-length.
That record, The Standard, drops July 31 — five weeks before this Albany date. Expect the set to lean hard on new material. Vocalist Daryn LaMontagne describes lead single “Rolling Stone” as leaning “into the reality of living a fast life on the road in pursuit of chasing your purpose.” The band’s own summary: “All gas, no brakes. Driven by hunger, discipline, and a relentless passion for the love of the game.” Support comes from Arcline.
Empire Underground sits beneath Empire Live in Downtown Albany — a basement-level room engineered to close the distance between performer and crowd. It is part of a two-floor complex that opened in fall 2021. The address is 93 N. Pearl St. Age policy: 16+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 21+. Show starts at 6:30 PM.
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