Grade 2 (band)


Grade 2 is an English band from Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Their music is described as a classic punk sound, and features lyrics about everyday problems. The Punk Lounge described their album Break the Routine as "Songs that splice daily living with blistering social diatribe".

History

Formation and early history

The band was formed in May 2013, initially playing covers from the punk era by The Stranglers and The Jam, as well as Oi! music by Booze and Glory and Lion’s Law. They began to write original songs and performed regularly in local pubs and clubs, and gained exposure by successfully supporting established bands.

Contra Records

From November 2013 until 2019 the band was signed to German record label Contra Records.

Hellcat Records

In summer 2019 Grade 2 signed with US-based Hellcat Records.

Live performance

Since 2013 the band have played regularly across Europe with performances in countries including Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Greece, Italy, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Serbia, the UK, and the Isle of Man. From 2018 the band have also toured in the USA and Canada.
During 2016 for some European live dates drummer Jacob Hull was substituted by Ryde drummer Toby Jenkins.
In autumn 2018 Grade 2 was support for The Interrupters UK tour, and in spring 2019 the band toured as support for the Dropkick Murphys.

Discography