Cosmic Joke Bring Hardcore Punk to Brighton

Cosmic Joke's self-titled debut album, released in 2024, features fast, short, sing-along songs that have drawn comparisons to Descendents, Bad Religion, and Kid Dynamite. The band, comprising vocalist Mac Miller, guitarist Morgan Miller, bassist Jake Goldstein, drummer Niki Vahle, and guitarist Evan Rowe, began writing songs together in 2017 and released their first demo in July 2021.

Hailing from the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California, Cosmic Joke describe themselves as a hardcore punk band with a skate punk flair. Their music is characterized by its energetic and melodic sound, which has been praised by reviewers, with Distorted Sound Magazine giving their self-titled album 8/10. The band's next album, Suburban Decay, is set to be released on Revelation Records, with the digital edition available from 6 November 2026 and vinyl and CD editions following on 13 November.

On Sunday, 15 November 2026, Cosmic Joke will perform at Daltons in Brighton, alongside other bands such as Bad Beat, Backhand, Animal House, and Dambuster. Tickets are with the button beside the article. With their unique sound and energetic live performances, Cosmic Joke are sure to make an impact on the European music scene.