Hamilton punk rock lifers The Penske File are back with ‘Reprieve,’ a sharp and emotionally charged full-length that captures the band’s chemistry, shared history, and renewed creative drive. Built around themes of aging, transition, and endurance, the record channels the urgency of their live shows while leaning into melody, space, and reflection. Lead single “Almost Young” anchors the album as a defining moment, pairing personal lyricism with the kind of melodic punch that has long powered the trio’s sound.
Recorded live off the floor at Halo Studios before finishing touches at Shrimp Studios with longtime collaborator Adam Michael, ‘Reprieve’ moves fluidly between fast, cathartic punk bursts and more expansive rock passages. The album documents a band deeply locked in, shaping songs through collaboration and restraint, with “Almost Young” standing out for its layered harmonies, ringing guitar lines, and emotional clarity. There is genuine lift in how these songs carry weight without heaviness, translating lived experience into momentum, motion, and release.