SOUTHPAW FLHC RELEASE “RUN GAME” VIDEO — WATCH
NEW ALBUM THE STANDARD OUT JULY 31 VIA SPINEFARM
TO EMBARK ON LATE SUMMER TOUR
RECORD RELEASE SHOW SET FOR AUGUST 1
Fast-rising hardcore band SOUTHPAW FLHC — Alan King, guitar; Harrison Linder, drums; Marc Laroche, bass; and Daryn LaMontagne, vocals — have built their reputation brick by brick, focusing on the messages of self-empowerment, pushing through struggle, perseverance, and building a legacy that speaks to all walks of life. They recently announced their upcoming album The Standard, which arrives July 31 via Spinefarm. Pre-order it here.
Today, they drop the video for “Run Game.” Watch it here.
The song opens with a chunky and chugga, chugga, ’90s-inspired breakdown and boasts a communual chorus, and goes for the jugular until the fadeout.
“It’s a tip of the hat to those who move correct and a message to those who lead in their field,” Southpaw FLHC explains. “‘Run Game’ is for the wise, the fearless, and the devoted.”
“All gas, no brakes. Driven by hunger, discipline, and a relentless passion for the love of the game. This is The Standard,” the band declared about the album as a whole.
Southpaw FLHC, who bridge the gap between the old and new generations of hardcore with elements of punk, metal and hip hop, crashed the scene with their self-titled EP, released in 2020. They haven’t taken a breath since, releasing seven singles with accompanying music videos. Clearly, their DIY ethic is strong, as the band also hit the road — and hard. They’ve shared stages with and toured alongside With Blood Comes Cleansing, Tracheotomy, Bodysnatcher, Surfaced, and Hoods, inciting furious moshpits in every city they played. In 2025, they embarked on a headline run with Cutthroats, Kind Eyes, Unvow, and Resistor. Their hometown roots run deep as marrow, as evidenced by the fact that they headline and packed the first-ever show at a brand new venue called HARDLOVE in Jacksonville. Southpaw FLHC ain’t playing and they’ve established themselves as an up and comer in the hardcore scene. This is only the beginning. Their worldwide partnership with Spinefarm will allow them to ascend to the next level — because that is where they are ultimately headed.
“Southpaw is all about never giving in — being able to stare in the face of defeat and not allowing it to take you down,” concludes LaMontagne. “We want to be a sign of strength for people no matter what they’re going through, regardless of race, political party, or anything else. Southpaw is for everybody.”
SOUTHPAW FLHC have also announced a late summer headline tour that runs through August and September. All dates are below, including a newly-announced record release show on August 1 in Jacksonville.
SOUTHPAW FLHC ON TOUR:
8/18—Pensacola, FL—The Handlebar
8/19—Lafayette, LA—The Pit
8/20—Houston, TX—The End
8/21—Austin, TX—Come and Take It
8/22—Lubbock, TX—Jake’s Sports Cafe
8/23—Oklahoma City, OK—89th Street Live
8/25—St. Louis, MO—Red Flag
8/26—West Chicago, IL—WC Social Club
8/27—Detroit, MI—The Sanctuary (Crypt)
8/28—New Kensington, PA—Preserving Underground
8/29—Eaton, OH—Mitch×Fest
8/30—Cleveland, OH—The Foundry
9/1—Manchester, NH—Bungalow Bar & Grill
9/2—Brooklyn, NY—The Wood Shop
9/3—Manalapan, NJ—Locals
9/4—Albany, NY—Empire Underground
9/5—Reading, PA—Reverb
9/6—Salisbury, MD—Lurking Class Skate Shop
9/8—Lynchburg, VA—Super Rad Arcade
9/9—Chapel Hill, NC—Local 506
9/10—Spartanburg, SC—Ground Zero
9/11—Knoxville, TN—Karns Community Center
9/12—Nashville, TN—Drkmttr
9/13—Birmingham, AL—Nana Funks
9/15—Warner Robins, GA—The Reverb Room
9/16—Tampa, FL—Brass Mug
9/17—Orlando, FL—Boardwalk Bowl
SOUTHPAW FLHC ONLINE:
Website // Spotify // Instagram //
SPINEFARM RECORDS ONLINE:
Website // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter
