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Flat Out Is About to Wreck the Alternative Scene—And We’re Here for It

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You know that feeling when a band drops a song so wild, so insanely good, that you just know they’re about to blow up? That’s Flat Out with their latest single, "Now They Call." These guys aren’t just making music—they’re detonating it.


Blasting through genre lines like they don’t exist, Flat Out fuses the best parts of hip-hop and rock into something straight-up chaotic, and we mean that in the best way possible. Think Beastie Boys meets Run DMC meets pop-punk revival, with a dash of “we don’t care if you like it, we’re doing it anyway” energy. It’s raw. It’s loud. It’s a full-throttle anthem that demands to be played at full volume.


This track HITS. Hard. Joe Occhiuti (who also plays in Ice Nine Kills, no big deal), Tony “Franco” Fortes, and Michael Meaney tag-team the mic like absolute maniacs, layering distorted guitars, booming 808s, and verses so tight you can already hear the crowd screaming them back. And the best part? It’s 100% Flat Out. "Now They Call" was self-produced, mixed, and mastered by Joe Occhiuti himself, making every second of this track hit even harder. The song is a riot, an adrenaline rush, and exactly what the alt scene needs right now.


The Accidental Revolution

Flat Out wasn’t even supposed to be a band. Seriously. Joe moved to LA from Boston mid-pandemic to focus on producing, and next thing you know, his besties Tony and Mike are flying in to crash on his couch, turning jam sessions into straight-up bangers. One song led to another, and BOOM—Flat Out was born. Accidental? Maybe. Iconic? Absolutely.


Flat Out Live = Pure Chaos

If you haven’t seen Flat Out live yet, you’re already behind. They’re currently tearing up the stage with TX2 and Tille, leaving a trail of sweaty, screaming fans in every city. Their live show? Unhinged. It’s like Weezer and Beastie Boys had a punk-fueled rage session, and somehow, everyone in the room got sucked into the madness. With Ryan Browne going feral on drums and Robert Bolton holding down the bass, the energy is next-level.

And, oh yeah—Flat Out just joined the Cage Riot roster, which means you can expect BIG things from these guys. If you don’t have them on your radar yet, now’s the time to catch up. Because whether you’re streaming "Now They Call" or screaming it at a packed venue, one thing is clear—Flat Out isn’t here to play. They’re here to take over.


Stream Now They Call Now—And Thank Us Later.

You’ve been warned.


Check out this latest release and listen to more of Flat Out on Spotify & YouTube.











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