Growing up as an awkward music nerd in New Jersey, Lauren Denitzio never saw themselves fronting a band or playing punk rock. In 2017, they've done it twice - first as part of the crucially-underrated outfit The Measure [SA], whose album Notes was twice as good as most punk albums released in the 2010s and got half the recognition. In their second act, Worriers, Denitzio has further explored the semantics of the genre. With a slew of friends along for the ride, Denitzio has turned Worriers into something fearless, fun and fiery. Three chords and the truth has never sounded better. In September, Denitzio toured Australia for the very first time. Before a show at the Red Rattler in Sydney, they explained the key differences between basement shows and proper gigs, the freedom of a musical collective and being a polite punk.
Worriers' third album, Survival Pop, is out now via Sideonedummy/Cooking Vinyl.You can stream, download and purchase the album here: http://worriers.bandcamp.com/album/survival-pop/
Follow Lauren/the band on Twitter and Instagram: @worriersmusicFollow the podcast on Twitter: @BarBandsPodFollow David on Twitter: @DJYwrites

<div>Growing up as an awkward music nerd in New Jersey, Lauren Denitzio never saw themselves fronting a band or playing punk rock. In 2017, they've done it twice - first as part of the crucially-underrated outfit The Measure [SA], whose album Notes was twice as good as most punk albums released in the 2010s and got half the recognition. In their second act, Worriers, Denitzio has further explored the semantics of the genre. With a slew of friends along for the ride, Denitzio has turned Worriers into something fearless, fun and fiery. Three chords and the truth has never sounded better. In September, Denitzio toured Australia for the very first time. Before a show at the Red Rattler in Sydney, they explained the key differences between basement shows and proper gigs, the freedom of a musical collective and being a polite punk.</div><div><br></div><div>Worriers' third album, Survival Pop, is out now via Sideonedummy/Cooking Vinyl.</div><div>You can stream, download and purchase the album here: <a href="http://worriers.bandcamp.com/album/survival-pop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">http://worriers.bandcamp.com/album/survival-pop/</a></div><div><br></div><div>Follow Lauren/the band on Twitter and Instagram: @worriersmusic</div><div>Follow the podcast on Twitter: @BarBandsPod</div><div>Follow David on Twitter: @DJYwrites</div>

Across over ten years of going to shows, I've met countless fascinating people that are joined together by the fact I love their music. This is a medium in which I look to find out the bigger picture, the extended story and the journey that brought them to where they are. No genre or topic is off limits. I'm David James Young - and all my friends are in bar bands.

I'm David James Young, and all my friends are in bar bands...

All My Friends Are in Bar Bands

Across over fifteen years of going to shows, I've met countless fascinating people that are joined together by the fact I love their music. This is a medium in which I look to find out the bigger picture, the extended story and the journey that brought them to where they are. No genre or topic is off limits. I'm David James Young - and all my friends are in bar bands.

<p>Across over fifteen years of going to shows, I've met countless fascinating people that are joined together by the fact I love their music. This is a medium in which I look to find out the bigger picture, the extended story and the journey that brought them to where they are. No genre or topic is off limits. I'm David James Young - and all my friends are in bar bands.</p>

Growing up as an awkward music nerd in New Jersey, Lauren Denitzio never saw themselves fronting a band or playing punk rock. In 2017, ...