SPEED Share Debut Album 'ONLY ONE MODE'

SPEED have finally dropped their debut album, and it’s as hardcore as you’d expect.

ONLY ONE MODE finds the Sydney band at their most vulnerable yet, with the lyrics exploring what’s special about the five-piece’s beloved hardcore scene.

“We’ve been going to hardcore shows and playing in bands for most of our lives now,” SPEED explain. “When you do this long enough I guess you get a pretty good understanding of who you are, what you stand for and why you’re involved.

“Now, somewhat suddenly we have a lot more outsiders finding out about our culture for good or for worse. We don’t need you or anyone to tell us how to navigate that. Cus to us, the meaning is the same as it’s always been. We are hardcore kids in a hardcore band from Sydney, Australia.”

SPEED’s debut album contains their string of 2024 singles, “DON’T NEED”, “THE FIRST TEST”, and “REAL LIFE LOVE”.

The accompanying video for “DON’T NEED”, directed by Jack Rudder, Thomas Elliott, and the band members themselves, showcases the high-energy of their live performances and the vibrant community that surrounds them (watch below).

Now that ONLY ONE MODE is finally out in the world, it’s time for SPEED’s attention to turn towards their Australian album tour.

Accompanied by High Vis, Pain of Truth, and other special guests, they’ll play shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth this August and September (see full dates below).

SPEED’s ONLY ONE MODE is out now via Last Ride Records (AUS) / Flatspot Records (USA).