If you feel like modern punk is missing either the hooks or the balls, listen up. On February 11th, 2026, the Basque scene spat out a record that sounds like the Ramones trying to play dark wave at a party that’s gone slightly off the rails. The album is titled Ezin Atera, and it’s the work of a band called Orsini.

From the very first listen, it’s clear they couldn’t care less about genre purity. Orsini blend raw punk grit with sharp, jangly arpeggios that sound like they were ripped straight out of the ’80s. It’s that perfect balancing act—where melancholic post-punk chill clashes with a high-speed power-pop drive.

Lyrically, though, it’s a different story. Don’t go looking for happy-go-lucky singalongs. Switching between Spanish and Basque, the band hits us with themes we all know all too well: gentrification devouring our neighborhoods (Frío cemento), digital alienation (Otra vez), and that feeling of being stuck in a „black hole“ you just can’t climb out of (Ezin atera).

It’s a record of contrasts. The music makes you want to pogo and shout choruses with your fist in the air, while the lyrics drag you back down into the reality of the concrete city. As they put it themselves—it’s about walking through hell and coming out stronger on the other side.

If you’re into bands that can write a hit while keeping their DIY grit and fury intact, this is a must-listen. Released with the backing of true heads like DDT banaketak, Tough Ain’t Enough, Antídoto, Andalucía Über Alles,and Crapoulet Records, you know you’re in the right place.

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