image of Melodic Punk Trio FILM (featuring Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line and Joe Reinhart of Algernon Cadwallader) Announce Debut Album Permanence Out May 22 via Lauren Records. Lead Single "Roundabout" Now Streaming

Melodic Punk Trio FILM (featuring Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line and Joe Reinhart of Algernon Cadwallader) Announce Debut Album Permanence Out May 22 via Lauren Records. Lead Single "Roundabout" Now Streaming

Jason Gordon avatarJason Gordonjason@releasewave.com
April 1, 2026
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Philadelphia melodic punk trio FILM, featuring Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line and Joe Reinhart of Algernon Cadwallader, will have announced their debut album 'Permanence' on May 22 via Lauren Records, marking the final recordings of drummer TJ DeBlois who passed away in 2023. The album is described as carrying a raw, instinct-driven sound akin to Drive Like Jehu, Braid and Mclusky, touching on themes of legacy and the transient nature of time. The lead single 'Roundabout' exemplifies their urgent and heartfelt songwriting style, capturing the essence of their collaborative journey and paying tribute to DeBlois's lasting impact on their music. Check out the latest single below and keep an eye out for this one. Stream the lead off single below, and for full official press release, see above.

Featuring members of Algernon Cadwallader, Halfway to Holland, and The Starting Line

RIYL: Braid, Drives like Jehu, Mclusky, The Starting Line, Algernon Cadwallader

Releases

Permanence by Film album cover art - Indie Rock, Pop Punk, Emo, Post Hardcore, Melodic Punk

Permanence

May 22, 2026