Palette Knife
Palette Knife are an emo/indie/pop punk band from Columbus, Ohio who already have two LPs under their belt and write anthemic shout along songs with big guitar riffs and hooks. The band formed in 2018 and released their debut LP for Take This To Heart Records in 2021, featuring melodic emopunk anthems with math like guitar parts similar to bands like Charmer, Hot Mulligan, Into it Over It, Tiny Moving Parts, Origami Angel, Ben Quad and the like. They released their sophomore LP in January 2023 which was well received, and are now gearing up to release their 3rd album Keyframe in April of 2026.
News updates for Palette Knife
Ohio riff-heavy emo/punk nerd-core band Pallete Knife announce their new LP "Keyframe" due April 10th and drop latest single 'Sleep Paralysis'
Nerd-Core-Mid-West-Emo is back better than ever, with Columbus, Ohio 3-piece Palette Knife announcing the release of their upcoming LP 'Keyframe' due on April 10th, 2026 via Take This To Heart Records. Their new single and music video for 'Sleep Paralysis' is now available across all platforms along with the previously released single Prototype V.2. Mixed by Billy Mannino, known for his work with Oso Oso, Ben Quad and Macseal, the album offers a blend of PUP's pop punk in your face songwriting decisiveness and Hot Mulligan's explosive choruses, appealing to fans of early 2000s pop punk and riff-heavy midwest emo. Critics highlight the band's ability to connect nerdy passions with relatable songwriting, creating anthemic, addictive music also reminiscent of Charmer, Ben Quad, Good Sleepy, Arm's Length and the like. You can now pre-order the album and stream the latest single below.
Releases
Keyframe
April 10, 2026Nerd-Core-Mid-West-Emo is back better than ever, with Columbus, Ohio 3-piece Palette Knife announcing the release of their upcoming LP 'Keyframe' due on April 10th, 2026 via Take This To Heart Records. Their new single and music video for 'Sleep Paralysis' is now available across all platforms along with the previously released single Prototype V.2. Mixed by Billy Mannino, known for his work with Oso Oso, Ben Quad and Macseal, the album offers a blend of PUP's pop punk in your face songwriting decisiveness and Hot Mulligan's explosive choruses, appealing to fans of early 2000s pop punk and riff-heavy midwest emo. Critics highlight the band's ability to connect nerdy passions with relatable songwriting, creating anthemic, addictive music also reminiscent of Charmer, Ben Quad, Good Sleepy, Arm's Length and the like.
Game+
January 20, 2023The sophomore LP from Palette Knife, titled "New Game+", is set to release on January 20, 2023 via Take This To Heart Records. Drawing inspiration from artists like Into It. Over It, Tiny Moving Parts, and Modern Baseball, the album weaves classic 16-bit tropes into its sequencing, delivering a mix of rock/emo tunes.
Lead singles "Jelly Boi" and "Damn Son, Dim Sum" showcase the band's dynamic range, from slow-building crescendos to riff-y pop-punk anthems. The LP culminates with "…And That’s A Rock Fact.", a powerful closer that encapsulates Palette Knife's potential as a rising rock/emo act.
Listeners can preview the new singles and explore pre-order options for various bundles to support the band.
Ponderosa Snake House & The Chamber Of Bullshit
May 28, 2021Palette Knife's debut LP "Ponderosa Snake House & The Chamber Of Bullshit" from Take This To Heart Records showcases their energetic Midwest emo-rock sound, featuring a mix of tapping solos and power chords. Fans of Hot Mulligan, Modern Baseball, Charmer, Free Throw, and Into It. Over It. will find this album relatable and engaging. The release date is set for May 28th, with a brand new single "Hungover Brunch At Tiffany's" available now.