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Decent Criminal emerged from Santa Rosa, California, around 2014, shaping their sound through a late-2010s lineup that solidified their energy-driven fusion of punk, surf punk, and power-pop. Known for upbeat, catchy melodies layered with poignant, melancholic undertones and distinctive three-part vocal harmonies, the band built a dedicated following through DIY touring and festival appearances across the US and Europe.