Texan post-hardcore outfit I PROMISED THE WORLD packed out Boom in Leeds on Friday evening, to a crowd that had very clearly dressed for the occasion. White studded belts, scene hair, gaudy graphic tees and skinny jeans were everywhere, and walking in felt like stepping into a time machine. This, it seems, is the new br00tal uniform – and if you don’t get it by now, you are massively behind on the times within the culture. Boom is an extremely beloved name in the hardcore sc

As 2026 kicks off, I PROMISED THE WORLD make their first big statement of the year with their self-titled EP. Arriving on January 16th via Rise Records, it is both a nod to the past and a declaration for the future. Formed in 2023, the Texas five-piece started as an outlet for vocalist and guitarist CALEB MOLINA after the death of his father during the pandemic. While that loss shaped the band’s earliest material, it’s now the spirit of resilience, carving meaning out of he