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Applied Knowledge
About Applied Knowledge
Applied Knowledge began as a collaboration between Philadelphia bassist Sam Pinola and former Dag Nasty vocalist Peter Cortner. Their shared commitment to thoughtful, adventurous songwriting grew into a band that draws on decades of experience.Applied Knowledge blends post-punk and post-hardcore influences into a sound that is both dynamic and distinctive.Their debut album, Half of Everything Else, produced by J. Robbins (Jawbox), earned praise from numerous outlets for its inventive songwriting and compelling musicianship.
With a second album dropping in March 2027, Applied Knowledge continues to push forward with music driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to challenge expectations.Recommended if you like:
Fugazi // Shellac // Protomartyr // Wire // Hot Snakes // Killing Joke
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“It’s an album that keeps on giving, one which is intriguing and outstanding. There’s much to unpack but without it coming across as overbearing.”
"We won't notice it anyway, so fuck 'em!" Confidence or defiance? No matter! ‘Applied Knowledge’, the EP, is as short as it is disturbing, as catchy as it is brittle.”
“Intelligently structured songs run the course of the album that is entirely fresh but sits with you in a familiar way.”
“Their debut album, ‘Half of Everything Else,’ produced by J. Robbins, is a manifesto of contrast between melody and harshness, where each note seems to question whether light still makes sense.
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