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Prize Horse
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Prize Horse

ShoegazeGrungeEmoAlternative Rock

Minneapolis trio Prize Horse blend grunge, shoegaze, emo and alternative rock into a heavy, atmospheric sound. Following their 2024 debut album Under Sound, the band signed to Closed Casket Activities in 2026 and released the single “The Big Picture” ahead of their next LP.

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Prize Horse — Under Sound
Feb 16, 2024

Under Sound

Minneapolis alt-rock trio Prize Horse, featuring members from Jake Beitel (guitar, vocals), Olivia Johnson (bass, vocals), and Jon Brenner (drums), will release their debut LP "Under Sound" on February 16, 2024, produced by Corey Coffman (Gleemer). The album showcases a departure from their 2021 EP, embracing ethereal soundscapes and emotional depth, drawing inspiration from their favorite artists while maintaining a unique sonic identity. With singles like "Your Time" and "Further From My Start," Prize Horse's evolving sound blends thick bass lines and fuzzy guitars with nuanced elements, creating a cohesive and mature 10-song collection. Their latest release delves into personal reflections and life's transformations, offering a captivating fusion of heavy rock and lyrical introspection.

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NewsOct 19, 2026

Prize Horse Sign to Closed Casket Activities, Share New Single “The Big Picture”

Minneapolis trio Prize Horse have announced their signing to Closed Casket Activities and released “The Big Picture,” the first taste of their forthcoming sophomore LP.

Blending elements of grunge, shoegaze, alternative rock and emo, Prize Horse have steadily built a following since their earliest singles in 2021. Following their 2022 EP Welder and 2024 debut full-length Under Sound, the band has performed at Sound & Fury Festival and shared stages with Superheaven, Glitterer, Greet Death and Chat Pile.

“The Big Picture” finds the band heading in a darker, more brooding direction, culminating in one of their heaviest passages to date.

The band explains that the song was the first written for the upcoming record, with demos dating back to 2023. Lyrically, it deals with days when everything seems to go wrong and even ordinary decisions feel overwhelming. The band considers it a fitting introduction to the next LP.

Prize Horse will also hit the road for a run of U.S. dates in October alongside Graham Hunt, followed by a UK and European tour in December with Spite House.

Further details about the new album are expected soon. Stream “The Big Picture” below.

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