Turning Point Tickets

Turning Point is a defining voice in the late 80s/early 90s hardcore and emocore scenes, emerging from Moorestown, New Jersey. With a blend of aggressive riffs, melodic hooks, and earnest lyrics, they helped shape the evolution of melodic hardcore. After initial activity from 1988–1991 and a brief return in 1994, the band re-emerged in 2016 and has been active since, reintroducing their material to new generations while keeping their raw, urgent sound intact.

Over the years, Turning Point has been associated with influential labels such as Hi-Impact, New Age, Jade Tree, Temperance, and Revelation. The band's sole full-length release, It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn (1990, New Age Records), remains a cornerstone for fans of the genre. In 2020, Revelation Records completed a comprehensive catalog reissue project, with additional reissues following in 2023 and Jade Tree's JT1049 compilation released in 2000, helping preserve and celebrate their catalog for collectors and newcomers alike.

For fans exploring Turning Point today, this page pulls together a concise biography, discography highlights, and up-to-date information on touring. We’ve got you covered—secure your seats and stay tuned for any announced dates via official label channels.

Biography, discography highlights, and tour information are curated to reflect Turning Point's enduring impact on the NJ hardcore scene and the broader emocore movement. For ongoing updates, follow the band and label pages on official platforms listed below. If you’re new to Turning Point, consider starting with their It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn LP and explore subsequent reissues that brought their early work back to life for a new generation of listeners.

• Origin: Moorestown, New Jersey
• Genres: Hardcore punk, emocore, melodic hardcore
• Active: 1988–1991, 1994, 2016–present
• Notable labels: Hi-Impact, New Age, Jade Tree, Temperance, Revelation (reissues)
• Full-length: It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn (1990, New Age Records)
• Catalog: Reissued by Revelation Records (2020), 2023 reissues, Jade Tree compilation JT1049 (2000)
• Socials: Official pages linked via Jade Tree (Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, YouTube, Spotify)
• 2025 Tour: No publicly confirmed dates at this time; check label/band channels for updates

Social links and official pages are provided below to help you connect with Turning Point and stay informed about any upcoming shows, releases, and archival material.