Public Opinion

Indie Rock Alt Rock Melodic Hardcore Post Punk

Public Opinion is an indie/post-punk/hardcore band from Denver, Colorado, with a lineup featuring Kevin Hart, Devan Bentley, Kevin Johnson, Brent Liseth, and Sebastian Stanley. Influenced by early 2000s rock revival bands like The Strokes, The Hives, Bloc Party but with a hardcore twist, the band will release their debut LP "Painted On Smile" in September 2024, co-produced by Ian Shelton (Militarie Gun) and Taylor Young and will please fans of bands like Spiritual Cramp, Militarie Gun, Squint, The Hives, The Vines and Angel Du$t.

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Nº 01Discography

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Aug 7, 2026

The Curse Of Public Opinion

Denver punk band Public Opinion is releasing their second album, The Curse of Public Opinion on August 7th through SideOneDummy. Clocking in at a mean. 23 minutes, The Curse of Public Opinion is loaded with fuck-you anthems that plumb the depths of existential disappointment through a sneering cocktail of 2000s garage rock swagger, classic punk hooks, and hardcore ferocity. Plenty of albums provide the soundtrack for picking yourself back up, but Public Opinion are there for when you're getting kicked while you're down.

Sep 6, 2024

Painted on Smile

Denver-based punks Public Opinion is set to release their debut album, "Painted On Smile," on September 6th, 2024 via Convulse Records. The album blends hardcore, garage rock swagger, and indie rock hooks with raw energy, co-produced by prominent figures in the punk scene like Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun. Drawing comparisons to The Hives, The Vines, Spiritual Cramp, Angel Du$t and other high-energy bands combining garage swagger, melodic hardcore, and catchy punk, "Painted On Smile" delves into themes of self-doubt and frustration through its powerful and melodic punk sound.

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NewsJul 29, 2026

Public Opinion Share New Single "I Pay Everyone I Still Talk To"

Denver punk band Public Opinion have shared their new single, “I Pay Everyone I Still Talk To,” the latest preview of their forthcoming sophomore album The Curse Of Public Opinion, out August 7 via SideOneDummy.

The track follows “Balloon Man Running” and “When Kevin Gets Free,” offering another shot of the band’s sneering, garage-punk attack: 2000s rock swagger, classic punk hooks, and a little hardcore bite, all wrapped around Kevin Hart’s messy, human take on disappointment and complicated relationships.

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NewsJul 29, 2026

Public Opinion Share New Single/Video "When Kevin Gets Free" from forthcoming LP

Denver, CO punk upstarts Public Opinion recently announced their upcoming sophomore album, The Curse of Public Opinion, and today they're back with another ferocious new single, "When Kevin Gets Free." The new song follows lead single "Balloon Man Running" (which drew praise from Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Alt Press, and more) and showcases Public Opinion's ability to seamlessly combine eye-bulching anger with unbridled melody. It's a primal rock & roll song for hanging onto grudges, and it's sure to help you blow off a little steam--even if only for two minutes. Fans of The Hives, Spiritual Cramp and The Vines blend of melodic post-punk and punchy alt-rock should enjoy this.

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