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Hit The Switch is a Riverside, California-based performer formed in 2001, known for melodic skatepunk with aggressive guitars and sharp social and political themes. From self-released early work to a Nitro Records release in 2006, the band has carved out a distinctive space in the punk scene. Their sound blends fast tempos, tight hooks, and a confrontational edge that resonates with fans of melodic hardcore and punk rock with a message.
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This artist page brings together a concise biography, discography highlights, and the latest on touring. Whether you discovered them on Bandcamp or through press coverage on Punknews.org and The PunkSite, you’ll find reliable context and direct links to official social channels.
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Biography in brief: Hit The Switch formed in 2001 in Riverside, CA, releasing self-made material before a 2006 Nitro Records release helped push their message into a broader punk audience. The band’s catalog centers on melodic skatepunk and thrash influences, with aggressive guitar work and lyrics addressing social and political issues. In 2018, they released Entropic (Bird Attack Records), continuing the run of thoughtful, charged punk. Earlier material includes Observing Infinities (2009, self-released, later connected with communities like People of Punk Rock), and Domestic Tranquility and Social Justice (2006, Nitro Records).
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Discography highlights: Entropic (2018) — Bird Attack Records; Observing Infinities (2009) — self-released; later linked with punk networks; Domestic Tranquility and Social Justice (2006) — Nitro Records. 2025 saw the release of the single Retroactive, with distribution via 4869071 Records DK, following an earlier 2011 version.
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Live and touring: Documented live appearances include a 2018 showing at Soda Bar in San Diego (Sept 29, 2018). While there aren’t broadly publicized 2025/2026 tour dates at this moment, Hit The Switch remains active in releasing music and engaging with fans online. Fans can stay updated via official social channels and Bandcamp pages that host Entropic and Observing Infinities.
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Biography in brief: Hit The Switch formed in 2001 in Riverside, CA, releasing self-made material before a 2006 Nitro Records release helped push their message into a broader punk audience. The band’s catalog centers on melodic skatepunk and thrash influences, with aggressive guitar work and lyrics addressing social and political issues. In 2018, they released Entropic (Bird Attack Records), continuing the run of thoughtful, charged punk. Earlier material includes Observing Infinities (2009, self-released, later connected with communities like People of Punk Rock), and Domestic Tranquility and Social Justice (2006, Nitro Records).
Discography highlights: Entropic (2018) — Bird Attack Records; Observing Infinities (2009) — self-released; later linked with punk networks; Domestic Tranquility and Social Justice (2006) — Nitro Records. 2025 saw the release of the single Retroactive, with distribution via 4869071 Records DK, following an earlier 2011 version.
Live and touring: Documented live appearances include a 2018 showing at Soda Bar in San Diego (Sept 29, 2018). While there aren’t broadly publicized 2025/2026 tour dates at this moment, Hit The Switch remains active in releasing music and engaging with fans online. Fans can stay updated via official social channels and Bandcamp pages that host Entropic and Observing Infinities.
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